• Lamine Yamal backed for ‘nice future’ by Barcelona boss Xavi after star displaying in thrilling 4-3 win at Villarreal.

Barcelona supervisor Xavi showered accolades on 16-year-old Lamine Yamal after he turned in a Man of the Match efficiency towards Villarreal.

The La Masia graduate was named Man of the Match as his workforce overcame a deficit to defeat Villarreal. He assisted as soon as and contributed considerably to 2 different targets for Barca. After the ultimate whistle, Xavi congratulated Yamal earlier than the adolescent thought again on his most up-to-date spectacular efficiency.

 “He’s an excellent participant. Very unbalancing, very electrical, a tough opponent to cowl. He has an excellent future,” Xavi mentioned following the 4-3 win.

Yamal added on his efficiency: “I’ll make the most of each alternative that the supervisor provides me. I’m not afraid. I attempt to play soccer, which is what I do greatest.”

The younger participant began for the second week in a row on Sunday after doing effectively towards Cadiz the earlier week. Raphinha, Xavi’s first-choice proper winger, will quickly end his ban, leaving him with the selection of beginning Yamal or not.

Barcelona will attempt to win their third straight sport once they tackle Osasuna in La Liga the next week.