Barcelona supervisor Hansi Flick has revealed what winger Lamine Yamal should do to achieve the ‘subsequent degree’ of his profession.
Yamal has been excellent since he was promoted to the Barcelona’s first crew.
The Spain worldwide completed in second place behind the winner, Ousmame Dembele, within the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings.
Nevertheless, Flick feels the 18-year-old should enhance on his defending to assist him attain the subsequent degree, including that expertise will not be sufficient.
“He’s distinctive, however there are different distinctive gamers on the crew. He’s 18 years previous, and he additionally has to deal with working,” Flick mentioned of Yamal (by way of Purpose).
“To get to the subsequent degree, one or two steps greater, it’s important to work laborious; expertise alone will not be sufficient.
“It isn’t nearly taking part in with the ball, it’s additionally about defending. That’s what we want from all gamers, not simply him.”