Former Barcelona star and ex-Netherlands worldwide Ronald de Boer has praised and backed the Catalans forward of their Champions League conflict with Atletico Madrid.
Talking in the course of the Legends Trophy event in Milan, the previous Ajax and Barça star highlighted the Barcelona teen’s distinctive expertise.
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“Essentially the most decisive participant on this planet? For me, Lamine Yamal, particularly contemplating his age, is unbelievable,” De Boer mentioned, as quoted by .
De Boer additionally acknowledged different high gamers, including: “I additionally like Raphinha, Mbappe, Vinicius… There are numerous excellent gamers, even at Bayern Munich I’ve seen nice gamers. But when I’ve to decide on one, I’d select Lamine Yamal.”
Ronald de Boer in awe of Lamine Yamal. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
The Dutch icon, who spent two seasons at Barcelona as a participant between 1999 and 2001, additionally gave his opinion on the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal between his former membership and Atletico Madrid.
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“It is going to be very attention-grabbing. The earlier match was very powerful for Barça, 4-0 victory for Atletico Madrid. In order that they know they should do one thing completely different,” he mentioned, referring to the Catalans’ Copa del Rey first-leg defeat towards the Colchoneros.
He additionally highlighted Atlético’s depth, saying: “It’s going to be very powerful. It’s all the time very troublesome to play towards them, very intense. Barça must play their very own sport in these two matches.”
Nevertheless, in the end, De Boer gave his vote of confidence to Barcelona heading into the tie subsequent month, saying:
“I believe Barcelona, when everyone seems to be match and targeted, can win each matches. With my Barça coronary heart, I’m rooting for Barça.”