Barcelona sensation earns high praise from Liverpool icon – ‘Rise of a very special player’ | OneFootball

Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal continues to make headlines, and this time, it is Liverpool legend Graeme Souness who has spoken highly of the young winger.

The 17-year-old recently marked a major milestone by playing his 100th game for Barcelona, a feat few players achieve at such a young age.

His performance against Inter was not only solid but also one of his most impressive displays since joining the senior team.

Souness, a respected voice in British football, shared his admiration for Yamal in recent comments to the media. “There is no doubt that we are watching the rise of a very special player,” he began saying.

“I said something similar last summer when I saw him play for Spain at the Euros. What’s great is that he keeps getting better. He has the potential — and I say this strongly — to become one of the best in history.”

Yamal’s mental strength and Barcelona’s support

Lamine Yamal has earned praise from Graeme Souness. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

At just 17, Yamal already shows a level of maturity that surprises even experienced professionals. According to Souness, the real challenge now lies in staying grounded and continuing to learn.

“He will earn big rewards, no doubt. But he will also be in the spotlight constantly. What’s important is to keep the right mindset. Every day has to be a learning experience.”

Souness also pointed out how lucky Yamal is to be at a club like Barcelona. The Catalan giants have a long history of bringing through top talent and know how to guide young stars both on and off the pitch.

“He is lucky to be at a club like Barcelona, where it is not his first experience producing young stars and then managing them,” he added.

With strong backing from his club and praise from legends like Souness, Lamine Yamal’s journey is just beginning, and the football world will be watching closely.

Source: SPORT