Barcelona introduced on 15-year-old ahead Lamine Yamal of their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest ever participant in La Liga.
The Catalan membership stated he was their second youngest participant of all time, behind Albert Almasque in 1902 who performed within the Macaya cup at 13 years, 11 months and 6 days outdated.
The winger changed Gavi with 4 minutes plus stoppage time remaining to make his debut at 15 years, 9 months and 16 days outdated.
“He’s got innate talent in the final third which is difficult to find,” Xavi advised reporters.
“He doesn’t seem like he’s 15 years old, he’s more mature than his years. I’ve seen him train and he’s showed it.
“He played 10 minutes, but did well, he can mark an era at the club.”
Yamal had a shot on track throughout a shiny cameo as Barcelona restored their 11 level lead on the high of the desk.
Xavi agreed with comparisons to Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati, who additionally make their debuts at younger ages for the membership.
“I told him to try things and he did,” Xavi advised Movistar.
“At 15 years old, just imagine it. He’s a special player, he could score, assist, he had confidence.
“When you see it in training you realise he could be big.”
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Yamal additionally created an opportunity for Ousmane Dembele with a scooped move excessive for the French winger.
Raphinha, who scored Barcelona’s third objective towards Betis, stated the squad have been all speaking about Yamal’s debut.
“We were talking about this on the bench, when I was 15 I think I was playing for my neighbourhood team,” Barca winger Raphinha advised Movistar.
“And seeing him come on in this stadium, with all these people, is incredible.
“It would have been better if he scored, but he will score at a better moment and he will be very important for the club.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com