CESC SHARED A DRESSING ROOM WITH LEO MESSI
Cesc Fabregas reveals the qualities that put Lamine Yamal on par with Lionel Messi
Published:19/10/2024 - 11:26h
Updated:19/10/2024 - 19:25h
Fàbregas was full of praise for Lamine Yamal. The former Barça player was cautious about comparisons with Messi, although he did reveal the similarities between the two
Cesc Fabregas is an authoritative voice when it comes to giving his opinion on FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi. The former Barça midfielder, a star of the club between 2011 and 2014, was the Argentine's teammate at La Masia and years later in the first team. With his background to back him up, the now coach of Serie A side Como has spoken out about Lamine Yamal's great form and the comparisons with Inter Miami's '10'.
"He's a unique talent. He's someone you just have to let out and play football. He'll always make the difference when he's under pressure and when he's not under pressure, he always finds the right solution, whether it's an individual action, a one-two, the last pass or giving continuity to the play. He's capable of reading the game and understanding what it needs"
Fàbregas continued his torrent of praise for the Mataró star, showing his amazement at a player who night after night displays qualities that are not typical of his 17 years. "He shows symptoms of a great player, a very mature player. And what I like the most is that he seems to be playing on the street. It seems that everything is so easy for him," the coach commented on Lamine in his interview on 'ESPN'.
Cesc spoke about the comparisons between Lamine and Messi
On the other hand, Cesc was cautious about the comparisons between Lamine and Messi, assuring that "I understand the comparisons, but I don't like it because I think that each player is different and we all have our own story. Now Lamine needs to follow his own path and create his own journey."
"Yes, it is evident that there are signs that always make you remember what Leo used to be"
"I think it is completely normal, especially also the Barcelona fans who come from a difficult period, with some difficulties. So I think that the emotion that Lamine brings today is very important. It is like Leo, you know, in difficult times he stepped up for the team and I think that with Lamine, the potential is there to do very well for many years at Barcelona," he concluded.
