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Former Real Madrid and Barcelona attacker Luis Figo listed two things that surprised him about wonderkid Lamine Yamal. The Portuguese icon said that he was baffled by the calmness and personality the 17-year-old demonstrates at this tender age.
Lamine Yamal has proven to be a vital asset to Barcelona with his incredible performances this season. The teenager is one of the most important players in Hansi Flick's high-flying treble-chasing side so far, contributing an impressive 14 goals and 22 assists in 47 appearances across all competitions.
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Luis Figo highlighted the qualities that drew him to the young winger and called on his teammates to follow his example.
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"Aside from his talent and quality, what surprises me are the calmness and personality he shows at his age. Maybe when you’re young, you don’t really think about responsibility and what you represent; you just want to have fun. His teammates should follow his example and learn how he manages to shake off all the pressure,” he said (via Football Italia).
Apart from Lamine Yamal, the Portuguese also commended Hansi Flick for the incredible turnaround he's initiated in the Catalan capital after his arrival last summer, saying:
"He’s doing a great job, just as he did at Bayern. He has adapted quickly and very naturally. He’s brought confidence back to Raphinha and Lewandowski. When players feel confident, they perform at their best and even beyond.”
Hansi Flick has managed to return Barcelona to the upper rungs of European football.
Lamine Yamal eyeing Copa del Rey glory with Barcelona
Barcelona have a giant step to take this weekend in their chase for a historic treble. The Catalan giants are scheduled to go head-to-head with their arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final at the Estadio de La Cartuja on Saturday, April 26.
Lamine Yamal will be hoping to win the trophy for the first time in his career. The 17-year-old found the back of the net in each of his two appearances against Los Blancos this season and will be keen to maintain that level of impact when they meet again on Saturday.
If they manage to win that face-off, the Blaugrana will only need to maintain their lead in LaLiga to claim the title. They are set to face Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinals following the Copa del Rey showdown with Madrid.
