Rakitic on Lamine Yamal: 🎙️“Lamine has his own journey to carve out, and I’m certain he’ll do it brilliantly. The key is to let him enjoy the game—let him express himself and light up the pitch like he does. We should savor watching him play. He’s going to leave a mark of his own. Let the kid dance, celebrate, and wear the shades when he wins—he’s earned it.”
On the Ballon d’Or:
🎙️“For me, Lamine Yamal is the leading contender.”
On Flick and the team’s progress:
🎙️“Flick has managed to bring the pieces together and shape a solid side, especially in recent months. There are still some fine details to refine—like the defensive lapses we saw against Inter. You can’t allow seven goals in a semi-final. But the squad is young, and if they stay on this path, they’ve got the potential to be a top team for years to come.”
