10 - Lamine Yamal

[Gnidrologist]

He should stop taking on 3-4 defenders at once, but this isn't entirely his fault. Flick seems to be p good tactician, who have made several flexible changes that have improved our team and made several players better than we expected to. Time to find better synergy between team and Yams, as he's basically being cornered in no mans land every single time. Need to try more stuff with him and Baargee on the same lineup or switch some fullbacks in. Kounde is just an elephant, whom he can only play the "kick the ball at wall of the barn" routine. His tactical position should be altered fast as he's being so astutely marked that the ways of last season wont work anymore.

 

[TheStig]

there are no simple solutions when teammates can't tiki

True, that's why I would like to see Pedri playing closer to him. He's probably the only one in the squad who can combine with Yamal on that level.

 

[MonteCuler]

He should stop taking on 3-4 defenders at once, but this isn't entirely his fault. Flick seems to be p good tactician, who have made several flexible changes that have improved our team and made several players better than we expected to. Time to find better synergy between team and Yams, as he's basically being cornered in no mans land every single time. Need to try more stuff with him and Baargee on the same lineup or switch some fullbacks in. Kounde is just an elephant, whom he can only play the "kick the ball at wall of the barn" routine. His tactical position should be altered fast as he's being so astutely marked that the ways of last season wont work anymore.

In big games this season I think he'll try Yamal centre

Bardghji is in fantastic form and we should seriously consider giving him more important roles. Should start by getting more minutes and more chances, then we'll see from there

 

[JohnN]

Reminder to everyone this is an 18 year old kid. He should be reminded of that too ofcourse.

 

[iniestaGOAT]

He is just trying to figure out how to score more goals. Expect more of this for an year or two, then he goes super saiyan

 

[Barcaman]

Reminder to everyone this is an 18 year old kid. He should be reminded of that too ofcourse.

Countless of failed footballers who looked like they were going to be top at 18. People think it's a linear progress but often it's the opposite.

 

[Temptation]

What do you guys think of his season so far overall?

Worse or better than last season?

 

[Gnidrologist]

Even, if he stays at current baseline, he's incredible asset. Just needs to maintain form and be correctly coached. Flick needs to adjust his positioning and get better partnership for link up.

 

[te amo barca]

Countless of failed footballers who looked like they were going to be top at 18. People think it's a linear progress but often it's the opposite.

None of them were remotely close to Lamine's current level.

 

[Andresito]

He's at 1 G/A per game so far, 1.07 per 90. Very good.

Still expect a bit more from him outside G/A. His decision making has become a bit worse but I attribute this to him being young and still learning what works and what doesn't.

His biggest asset last year was his clutchness in big games, we haven't seen that so far, probably due to injuries. Still feels like he is trying to shake off rustiness.

I expect him to up his level 1-2 notches to absolute world class in coming months. We will need it.

 

[jormatar]

Bad last few games for his standards but still a valuable asset to team considering his creativity which even on offdays generates few scoring chances for the team. It's normal for teenagers to have ups and downs, especially if he is still feeling that discomfort.

 

[Iniesta Ultra]

True, that's why I would like to see Pedri playing closer to him. He's probably the only one in the squad who can combine with Yamal on that level.

if only champagne recycling and tunnel vision had anything to do with tiki

no memorable combinations with Messi either when he was still at Barca

we/Yamal need Zirks asap

 

[MonteCuler]

What do you guys think of his season so far overall?

Worse or better than last season?

Better season definitely, it's just that standards have risen massively because he is now ballon d'or runner up

 

[MonteCuler]

Countless of failed footballers who looked like they were going to be top at 18. People think it's a linear progress but often it's the opposite.

How many were at the top at 18? Like Lamine is right now ?

You don't have to believe he is best on the world but it is not arguable he is top 5

 

[Barcaman]

How many were at the top at 18? Like Lamine is right now ?

You don't have to believe he is best on the world but it is not arguable he is top 5

Yeah, not many..
Ronaldo peak was in Barca 1997 when he was 19. Won Balon that year when competition was way harder than nowadays.