FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has drawn praise from club legend Andrés Iniesta, who described the 19-year-old’s current form as abnormal given his age and rapid ascent. Iniesta discussed the teenager’s performances during an interview with Mundo Deportivo.
Andrés Iniesta Praises Lamine Yamal and FC Barcelona
The 19-year-old forward has recorded eight goals and six assists across eight matches for FC Barcelona this season. He has also contributed three goals in three appearances for the Spain national team, anchoring a strong start to the campaign that has positioned him among the notable names discussed for upcoming individual accolades.
Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Andrés Iniesta addressed the young player’s trajectory and his ongoing fondness for his former club and national side. Iniesta, who now works as a coach in the United Arab Emirates, pointed to the attacking chemistry and decision-making of the current generation.
«Obviously, I love watching Barça and I love watching Spain. Like before, like back when I was playing. These are teams that have that style of play and that type of player that I obviously appreciate a lot. Their way of playing and above all their talent, their complicity, their understanding of the game. After all, we are talking about the best,» Iniesta said.
Commenting specifically on Lamine Yamal, the former midfielder emphasized the unusual nature of such output at a teenage level. «The level of Lamine Yamal? No, it’s not normal, otherwise there would be more players capable of achieving it. It’s not normal, and what is beautiful and important in all of this is his ambition, his ease, and the fact that, when you think about it, what awaits him at that age is magnificent,» Iniesta stated.
