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In an interview with Barça One today, Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal reflected on his 2024, a year that has already placed him among the world’s best players at the top of world football.
The 17 year old The Masia The graduate, who is now the third most valuable player in the world, has tasted many successes personally by lifting Euro 2024 with Spain. Reflecting on the successful year he has had, Lamine said:
“This year the collective titles were missing at Barça, which is what excites me the most, but we will try to win the League, the Cup, the Champions League and everything we can.”
Looking to the immediate future, 2025, the Spanish international set himself an individual challenge.
“I need to score more goals. I have improved a lot in assists, so that is my challenge.” said.
Yamal’s assist tally has grown considerably this season, thanks in part to the curling passes from outside the boot that his teammate Raphinha often receives.
“Since I was a child I have made those passes. For me it is a better option than using the right foot, because sometimes I don’t know where the ball will go, really,” Lamine said.
“I’m doing well. Raphinha’s movements are also very important. “He is a very fast player and I can give him that ball.”
While scoring goals is his “challenge,” Lamine already has a goal for Barcelona that he cherishes: the third of the four goals Barcelona scored against Real Madrid in October. The Classic at the Santiago Bernabéu.
“I am very happy with my goal at the Bernabéu because we were winning 0-2 and everyone knows that Madrid usually scores in the final minutes, so 0-3 almost sealed the match. was a Classic “Everyone saw it, so scoring in that game was a dream.”
The Barcelona sensation also shared his preferred style of play, explaining in detail: “When I have the ball on the wing, that’s when I’m 100% myself. There I can do whatever I want; There are no rules, I have freedom of movement.”
However, he clarified that “In the end, when I drop to receive in the middle and defend, you have to play with one or two touches, not lose the ball, be a good teammate and go back to defend.”
The winger, the player who has grown the most in the world, admitted that some games stand out.
“Before the game, everyone knows if he is mentally in it. You are always motivated, but there are important games, like against Madrid, Atlético, or the Champions League… where you have that extra spark.”
Reflecting on his personal development, Lamine considered the year 2024 as the “a very important year, in which I have gone from strength to strength. “I have felt important, both in the club and in the national team, and I have gained a lot of experience.”
He added: “In your first year as a starter things don’t always go perfect, but what excites me most is winning team titles, which is what I’ve missed at Barça.”
Lamine praised coach Hansi Flick for his support and stated that Flick gives a lot of confidence to the players.
“Flick gives you good advice and confidence. Before announcing the lineup, he explains it to you. “He knows how to say the right things at the right time.” the teenager said.
“He always tells me to believe in myself and that I am very important to the team. Having confidence and a little selfishness is good.”
The presence of many youth players in the squad contributes something important, which the young man highlighted.
“In the locker room there is fun, joy and energy. Many of us have been Barcelona fans since we were little and we come from The Masia. We know how important it is to play for this badge. “We all give our best.”
Lamine, who missed the last game against Atlético de Madrid and will be out for a few more games due to a right ankle injury suffered against Leganés, assured that he will return to the field better and stronger.
“I am in the process of recovery, but I will return stronger and with more desire. “When you stop playing for a while, you realize how important what you are doing is.” he commented.
“It wasn’t a problem because of the other injury. “It was just bad luck, a blow that twisted my ankle, and that can happen to anyone.” he concluded.
