The new generation of Barcelona, Lamine Yamal and his perfect team
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal has once again made headlines as he joined Gerard Piqué's Kings League, a 7-a-side footballing competition with some very iconic names, a blend of retired legends and current players. The Kings League is the most dynamic format that really brings the football icons-Ronaldinho, Iker Casillas, and Neymar-into the hotbed of star power. His role in Yamal is still not very clear, and according to experts' opinions, it is presumed that he will be more involved in their media or sponsorship rather than being an active player, since he has commitments towards Barcelona.
In an interview for Gerard Piqué's Kings League recently, Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal shared his ideal seven-a-side football team. The ever-improving Yamal for Barça did manage to give an interesting insight with the preferred lineup full of youth and energy
It will wear the colors of blue and red, with black for the goal keeper.
This choice reflects how much Yamal is in love with FC Barcelona and the kind of talent that the generation of the young stars constitutes at the club. Iñaki Peña is Barça's reserve keeper and is showing composure, hence Yamal's first choice to keep goal.
He opted to defend with the strong and powerful Ronald Araújo, full of strength and defensive acumen, partnered by an upcoming youngster in Pau Cubarsí, touted as the next big thing in Barcelona's defense. Experience mixed with youthful exuberance proved to be well-balanced that could hold any type of attack.
In midfield, Yamal picked two of the brightest talents not only in Spain but across Europe: Pedri and Gavi. The creativity and vision of Pedri are amongst the major reasons, along with tenacity and press from Gavi, which forms a midfield engine that is unstoppable. Their pitch chemistry accounts for one major reason behind Barcelona's midfield stars.
Up front, he selected himself and another rising Spanish star: Nico Williams. Nico is known for his electric pace and dribbling, complementing Yamal's attacking prowess to ensure this team would be a nightmare for defenders.
Finally, the current Barcelona coach, Hansi Flick will be Yamal's manager for his 7-a-side team. He will be perfect to manage this star-studded team with his tactical knowledge and development ability. The colors of the team are blue and red, showing the loyalty of Yamal to Barcelona, keeping it close to the Blaugrana identity.
Yamal’s Ideal 7-a-Side Team
- Goalkeeper: Iñaki Peña
- Defense: Ronald Araújo and Pau Cubarsí
- Midfield: Pedri and Gavi
- Attack: Himself and Nico Williams
- Coach: Hansi Flick
- Team Colors: Blue and red
The interview was released on an ironic time where the media lights were shining rather bright on the German goalkeeper. Barcelona opened their Champions League season on a disappointing note, losing 1-2 to AS Monaco. Eric García was sent off early in the game, and Monaco struck early through Maghnes Akliouche. Lamine Yamal restored parity for Barça with a finely placed shot before halftime, but Monaco commanded most of the second-half action. George Ilenikhena's 71st-minute strike sealed the win for the French side, leaving Barcelona to regroup for the next match.
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