Barcelona expertise Lamine Yamal admits he ‘actually’ likes Nicolò Barella and Lautaro Martinez however insists he received’t examine himself to Leo Messi: ‘He’s the perfect in historical past.’
The Spanish expertise held a pre-match press convention on Tuesday, becoming a member of Barcelona coach Hansi Flick.
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Tomorrow, the Catalans will host Serie A giants Inter within the first leg of the Champions League semifinals.
Yamal mentioned Barcelona have a “nice need” to qualify for the Ultimate and present their high quality.
Yamal picks two Inter gamers he ‘actually’ likes, performs down Messi comparability
EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring a aim with Nicolo’ Barella in the course of the Serie A match between Empoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Pictures)
Speaking about Inter, he added (): “Effectively, I actually like Barella and Lautaro. Once they have the ball, they play very nicely, they usually defend very nicely. They’re a staff I like to look at.”
Inter misplaced to Roma on Sunday, solely two days in the past, however Barcelona performed a demanding Copa del Rey Ultimate in opposition to Actual Madrid yesterday and have been pressured to additional time.
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That is the primary time Yamal performs a Champions League semifinal, however he doesn’t appear to really feel strain forward of the sport.
“I haven’t had that concern, however I do have the motivation earlier than the sport,” mentioned Yamal.
“I left that concern behind within the park in Mataro a very long time in the past. I wouldn’t name it strain. Ultimately, I am going out and luxuriate in myself. I take it as a very good factor, and I really feel like I’ve to benefit from the second.
“In soccer, there is no such thing as a such factor as age. In case you’re prepared, you’re prepared. It’s a sport that depends upon the standard and mentality of the individual. We’re at a really excessive stage with a younger staff. Age is only a quantity.
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“As a footballer, I wish to be remembered as a participant and as an individual, and I wish to be well mannered, which is what my mother and father taught me at residence.”
Leo Messi has not too long ago praised the Spanish expertise, however Yamal performed down any comparability with the Argentinean legend.
“I received’t examine myself with him or anybody else. I depart these items to the press. I solely take into consideration bettering on daily basis,” he mentioned.
“This comparability factor is unnecessary, moreover with Messi, who’s the perfect in historical past. I didn’t speak to him.”
Nonetheless, he nonetheless confirmed confidence in his means.
“I believe few gamers at my age have performed as many video games as I’ve for Barca, and I’ll give attention to that,” he admitted.
“I worth having the mentality to all the time be motivated, the consistency I’ve, and the extent I’m at at 17, as a result of not everybody can try this.”
