Lamine Yamal has been gathering lofty praise from all quarters in light of his exceptional breakthrough season with Barcelona which was followed by a star-making run at the UEFA Euro 2024.
Just 17 years old, Yamal is already regarded as one of the best young talents in the game after he helped Spain win the European Championship, being named the Young Player of the Tournament in the process.
Eric Cantona in awe of Lamine Yamal
Joining the long list of admirers of the Barcelona academy jewel now is Manchester United legend Eric Cantona.
Indeed, the former Man United and France icon has lavished immense praise on Lamine Yamal, highlighting the attributes that make the teenage wonderkid such a standout player.
“I love the way Spain play and it’s good to have this type of player, because you never know what he’s going to do,” said Cantona, referring to the Barça winger.
“He surprises everyone every time. He has great vision, great technique and makes the right decisions. I love him. Sometimes I watch a game just to watch a player,” he continued, praising the 17-year-old sensation.
Eric Cantona full of praise for Lamine Yamal. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
When asked to name his favourite player at his former club, Manchester United, Cantona insisted that there were some good players but nobody like Yamal, as he said:
“They have some good ones, some great players, of course. But I wouldn’t say there’s anyone like Yamal.”
Advice for Lamine
Along with the immense praise, Cantona also had some words of advice for Barcelona’s latest sensation, urging him to enjoy the game and treat the ball like a ‘friend’.
“I would say they have to enjoy football, have passion for the game. And really love the game. The ball is a friend, and it’s so wonderful to have this relationship with the ball. The ball is not an enemy. Too many players feel that the ball is a kind of enemy,” he said.
However, Cantona did add that Yamal might not…
Author : Michel Durant
Publish date : 2024-07-20 15:47:02
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