Ghana international defender Mohammed Salisu has heaped praise on 17-year-old Spanish winger Lamine Yamal, hailing him as a “special player” with a bright future ahead.
The two players faced off in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Monday, with AS Monaco defeating Barcelona 3-0.
Salisu, who had a solid performance in the match, was impressed by Yamal’s skills and explosiveness. He praised the teenager’s ability to play at a high level, despite being just 16-17 years old. “He had a great season and then he did very well at the Euros. I think he is a special player,” Salisu told Mundo Deportivo.
Yamal, who is a Barcelona player, was a second-half substitute in the match, but could not stop his side from going down.
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However, his performances for both club and country have already generated plenty of buzz, and Salisu believes he has a great future ahead of him.
“Yes, I think everyone was surprised because he is a young player. He is 16-17 years old and at that age, when you play this kind of football, it is a bit of a surprise for everyone. I think he has a great future and he is a great player,” he added.
