In recent months, each word pronounced about Lamine Yamal has triggered a wave of reactions. At only 17, the Spanish prodigy shakes up hierarchies, arouses admiration, but also criticism. Latest to be expressed about it: Luis Suárez, the former Goleador of FC Barcelona, now at Inter Miami. And unlike some of its counterparts, the Uruguayan surprised by the nature of its declarations.
Invited to express themselves at a press conference on the occasion of the Club World Cup, Luis Suárez did not praise the young Yamal, whom he observes carefully from the United States. “There are players who ripen faster than others. At 17, Yamal already shows great maturity and an impressive sense of responsibility in the field ”he said. Before adding: “He must continue to learn, enjoy and grow. He is a player who already scores his time. »»
A benevolent and enthusiastic speech which radically contrasts with that held recently by Guti, the former legend of Real Madrid. The latter had criticized the behavior of Barcelona, judging his immature attitude after a controversial episode at a press conference. Where Guti saw a sign of insolence, Suárez sees talent, potential and an exceptional trajectory to accompany with kindness.
Luis Suárez Lamine Yamal: “He already marks his time”
This public support is not trivial. Because Suárez, despite the brutal way in which Barça dismissed him in 2020, never turned his back on the Catalan club. He continues to follow him with passion and defend his players, without resentment. A rare posture worthy of a large. Yamal can feed on this recognition of a former champion.
When the figures of the past reach out to those of the future, football is only better.
