Girona: Michel, the esteemed head coach of Girona, holds the conviction that FC Barcelona's rising star, Lamine Yamal, possesses the potential to ascend to the echelons of Lionel Messi.
During their encounter, Yamal distinguished himself for FC Barcelona by scoring two goals in a 4-1 victory over Girona at Montilivi in La Liga. His exceptional performance contributed significantly to Head Coach Hansi Flick's impressive record of five consecutive wins.
Observing Yamal's prowess on the field, Michel is convinced of his capacity to reach the pinnacle of Barcelona's legacy player, Messi.
"Lamine is a pivotal player. In my opinion, he has already established himself as one of the world's finest 17-year-olds. It's hard to envision another player like him succeeding Messi, but I am hopeful that Yamal will continue to improve, given his potential," Michel articulated to reporters, as reported by Goal.com.
In his initial five matches, Yamal has scored three goals, narrowly missing the title of La Liga's top scorer. He currently ranks second in the league for the highest number of goals, trailing only his fellow Spaniard, Robert Lewandowski.
His comprehensive attacking style is particularly noteworthy, as he leads the La Liga in assists with four.
Yamal's ascent to prominence was marked by his crucial role in Spain's victory in the Euro 2024 tournament. He contributed to Spain's fourth Euro title, the most in the competition's history, by scoring a goal and providing four assists.
As the season progresses, Yamal is poised to maintain his exceptional form in Barcelona's forthcoming matches. Flick's team will embark on their UEFA Champions League journey with a match against Monaco in France, hosted by Monaco, on Thursday.
Following their Champions League match, Barcelona will face Villarreal at the Estadi de la Ceramica on Sunday.
