In his press convention earlier than tonight’s recreation, Marc Cucurella was repeatedly requested about his upcoming battle with Barcelona’s star participant Lamine Yamal. The Spaniard stated he didn’t need it to grow to be the “Cucurella vs. Yamal recreation.”
Effectively if it’s not that, then it’s simply the Yamal vs. Estevao recreation. The very best younger participant of the final couple of years is developing towards somebody who appears to be like able to take that crown off him. Estevao could not begin, however no matter else occurs within the recreation tonight his introduction can be one of many huge moments.
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Yamal and Estevao put together to battle – and never for the final time
Lamine Yamal celebrates a purpose for Barcelona (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Pictures)
Dom Smith’s piece for the this morning noticed him cowl simply this theme. He notes that the pair have a mixed switch worth of £411m in response to the CIES sports activities observatory, making them the 2 Most worthy teenage footballers on the earth.
Cucurella is aware of them each properly, enjoying with Estevao for Chelsea and Yamal for Spain. He jokes on Monday that he was utilizing Estevao as preparation for Yamal.
“Each of them are very particular gamers,” Cucurella stated.
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“They’ve a number of expertise, at all times need the ball, at all times attempt to do one-on-ones. These gamers can resolve video games.”
Yamal has a headstart given he’s already constructed a powerful profession at senior degree – however Estevao is catching up quick, and no one can be stunned if it’s these two competing for the highest collective and particular person trophies for years to return.
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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was additionally talking within the buildup to tonight’s recreation, and he for Chelsea, Enzo Maresca, and the entire BlueCo mission.
We don’t anticipate to see Cole Palmer tonight – he’s been very a lot dominated out by his supervisor. However there’s little question that he’s getting near a return from harm,