Lamine Yamal is one of Barcelona’s bright spots this season. Xavi Hernandez gave the 16-year-old star the opportunity to join the first team and in fact proved that the Spanish captain made the right decision.

Since the beginning of the 2023/2024 season until now, Yamal has 4 goals and 3 assists after 1,475 minutes of play in La Liga. Many experts compare Yamal to superstar Lionel Messi in terms of football skills.

Sharing with Goal, former football player Patrick Kluivert commented on Yamal: «It’s unfair that we put pressure on a 16-year-old boy. However, it still happens whether we want it or not» .

«If you look at the way Yamal plays and scores goals, it’s very different . He will face pressure, expectations. That’s very normal when Yamal performs like a seasoned player. experience».

» If Yamal plays many matches for Barcelona and the national team, he is likely to face overload».

Yamal will join Barcelona in the battle against Atletico Madrid in the next round of La Liga. A few days later, the 16-year-old star will gather with the Spanish national team.