Xabi Alonso on Lamine Yamal: He is growing quickly, but the time for big meetings is still ahead.

Xabi Alonso on the young player from Barcelona

The head coach of Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso, became the main character of the press conference when journalists touched on the topic of the young Barcelona striker, Lamine Yamal. The coach of the 'whites' replied with slight irony, which caused smiles in the room.

The Spanish specialist was asked about the pressure that the 18-year-old footballer feels, and Xabi Alonso emphasized that he does not judge this directly, but acknowledged the player’s progress, who has become a leader both in the club and in the national team.

Last season was breakthrough for Yamal: he played 55 matches, scored 18 goals, and provided 25 assists. Such statistics made him one of the most valuable young players in Europe.

I like watching how Yamal is developing. He is growing very quickly and is already showing mature play. But the time for big meetings is still ahead. We'll see what happens next. Right now it’s important for him to remain calm and continue to work. Pressure has become a part of football, and he will cope with it

In addition to his playing successes, Yamal has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, which has increased interest in his future and makes him a topic of discussion among football experts.

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During the press conference featuring Xabi Alonso, the Real coach discussed the successes and prospects of Barcelona's young striker Lamine Yamal. The coach highlighted Yamal as a gifted player who has become a leader both in his club and in the national team. They also talked about his nomination for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, which has increased overall interest in the footballer's future career.