BARCELONA have called up 15-year-old wonderkid Lamine Yamal for their clash with Atletico Madrid this afternoon.
Yamal, aged 15 years and 285 days old, would become Barca’s youngest ever player should he get on.
He is already the youngest starlet to ever be named in a matchday squad for the Catalan giants.
Yamal has been dubbed a “mini Messi” by Spanish paper Marca, and with good reason.
The youngster has been training with Barcelona’s first team since late last year.
Boss Xavi has been impressed by his skills, and has backed him to leave a huge impression.
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He said: “Trust me, Lamine Yamal has really tremendous skills. He can mark an era at this club.
“We are not afraid to call him, as Lamine can help us despite being 15 years old. He has a lot of personality and talent.
“He’s an innate talent, the new generations, the difference with my era is that they have no fear.
“Lamine is different… he has attributes from various players, I don’t see a direct comparison (with other players).”
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Should he play, Yamal would beat Armand Martinez Sagi’s record set in 1922, when he played aged 15 years, 11 months and five days.
Despite his tender years, right winger Yamal has already played for Spain Under-19s.
He also played in six Uefa Youth League clashes this term.
Barca are currently eight points clear of Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga, also possessing a game in hand.
They will be hoping to get back to winning ways this afternoon, however, having drawn 0-0 in consecutive games with Girona and Getafe, after losing 4-0 at home to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
