Twelve days after having gone to beat Newcastle (1-2), FC Barcelona is preparing to play its second match of the Champions League phase. This Wednesday, the Blaugrana receive Paris Saint-Germain from Montjuïc. The opportunity for Hansi Flick to present himself Tuesday during the traditional pre-match press conference. Inevitably questioned about Lamine Yamal, the German has made some messages spend.
A first for journalists and observers who keep praising the Spanish nugget. Invited for yet another time to evoke the ability of Lamine Yamal to switch the meeting in favor of Barça, Hansi Flick frowns and blow by letting go: “This way of saying: 'Great, great, great'I don't like it. »» While taking care to add: “He's an incredible player. »»
And to continue: “But there are others in the team. »» Then he made a second message across, this time indirectly for his protégé.
“He is eighteen. He must concentrate and work hard. It's not always easy. Talent, he has it. It can reach a certain level. But to go to the next level, one or two more, I think he can do it but he has to work hard. This is also what he needs. »»
Lamine Yamal asked to defend
Then the Barcelona tactician was a little more precise in his speech. “It's not just a question of play with the ball. We must also defend. We need this from all players. Not just others, but also players of great talent like him. This is what makes the difference. »»
The message has clearly passed, in any case publicly, since it is a safe bet that Hansi Flick had the same words in head with Lamine Yamal. It remains to be seen what the second in the Golden Ball ranking 2025 will offer on Wednesday evening.
