Lamine Yamal is a special player – Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu eulogizes Barcelona teen star

Spain and Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal has received plaudits from Ghana international Mohammed Salisu following his swashbuckling performance for club and country.The Black Stars played against the highly-rated winger for the first time when AS Monaco engaged Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Monday.Salisu produced an impressive performance as the Frecnh Ligue 1 giants defeated Barcelona 3-0 to lift the trophy at the at Stade Louis II.Yamal was a second-half substitute and could not stop his side from going down as Salisu matched him boot-for-boot in the thrilling clash.“He had a great season and then he did very well at the Euros. I think he is a special player," the former Real Valladolid defender told Mundo Deportivo.Salisu believes the 17-year-old forward will go on and have a great career following his explosiveness.“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.

Aug 13, 2024 - 12:15
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Lamine Yamal is a special player – Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu eulogizes Barcelona teen star

Spain and Barcelona teen sensation Lamine Yamal has received plaudits from Ghana international Mohammed Salisu following his swashbuckling performance for club and country.

The Black Stars played against the highly-rated winger for the first time when AS Monaco engaged Barcelona in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Monday.

Salisu produced an impressive performance as the Frecnh Ligue 1 giants defeated Barcelona 3-0 to lift the trophy at the at Stade Louis II.

Yamal was a second-half substitute and could not stop his side from going down as Salisu matched him boot-for-boot in the thrilling clash.

“He had a great season and then he did very well at the Euros. I think he is a special player," the former Real Valladolid defender told Mundo Deportivo.

Salisu believes the 17-year-old forward will go on and have a great career following his explosiveness.

“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.