It’s true that Lamine Yamal is not having his best season so far, and injuries have kept him sidelined for long stretches, but there’s also no doubt that he is a player capable of changing FC Barcelona‘s fate this season and leading the club to major trophies. The big challenge for the team, and especially for Hansi Flick, is to keep him healthy.
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The young Blaugrana star is one of the most high-profile players on the planet, and ever since he burst onto the professional scene, his style of play has sparked endless comparisons with Lionel Messi himself-the last true idol of Bara-though for many people there simply is no comparison.
Recently, it was former Real Madrid player and Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder who weighed in on these two footballers, stating that at some point Lamine will surpass Messi.
What Sneijder said about Lamine Yamal and Messi
Sneijder believes the Spanish international could eclipse the player with the most Ballon d’Or awards ever, and that his time at Barcelona will last many more years because he has no need to try other leagues or clubs.
He made that clear in an interview with AdventureGamers:
“We’re talking about whether Lamine Yamal can someday be Messi. Well, Lamine Yamal at Barcelona is the new Messi. They will never let him go, and I believe-I really believe-the kid will never want to leave. He’s been there since he was very young and has already achieved so much as a first-team player. He’s earned a lot of money. He’s a huge star for the team. Why would he even consider going to England or Germany or anywhere else? It makes no sense.”
“Maybe later on he’ll leave like Messi did, just to try some new experiences, but this is 2025. If we talk again in 10 years, Lamine Yamal will still be at Barcelona. Can Yamal reach Messi’s level or even go beyond and become a better player? It’s possible. Players improve every year, and he’s already at such a high level,” he added.
It sounds extremely difficult to imagine Lamine Yamal surpassing what Messi achieved at Barcelona, or even throughout his entire career. But anything is possible; we just have to see what his ceiling is over the coming years-especially when you remember that he has only just turned 18.1,1sFast
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