Flick Confident in Yamal for the Ballon d'Or: "He Will Win It"

Hansi Flick Confides in the Ballon d’Or for Lamine Yamal

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick expressed his confidence that Lamine Yamal will win the Ballon d’Or in the future. This year’s winner will be announced at a gala in Paris on Monday. Yamal, at 18 years old, is among the favorites for the award, along with Ousmane Dembélé, Paris Saint-Germain forward.

“One day we will see this, that Lamine gets this trophy,” Flick commented when asked about the young player’s chances.
Hansi Flick

Several Barça players have been nominated in various categories, including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Pedri for the Men’s Ballon d’Or. In addition, the club has six nominees for the women’s award. Flick is also among the nominees for Coach of the Year, after leading his team to success in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup last season. Flick will be part of the Barcelona delegation that will travel to Paris. The coach emphasizes that the club’s presence at the Théâtre du Châtelet is a gesture of respect towards the event and the nominees.

Lamine Yamal fue posiblemente el mejor jugador del Barcelona, ya que ganaron LaLiga y llegaron a las semifinales de la Liga de Campeones.

Yamal, also nominated for the Kopa Trophy, for the best player under 21 in the world, will not be available for the LaLiga match against Getafe. The young player has missed the last two matches against Valencia and Newcastle United due to a groin injury.

“With Lamine, we have to see him day by day. We have to wait. He is working hard, receiving treatment every day. It’s a good process,” explained Flick.
Hansi Flick

Alejandro Balde is also still out due to a hamstring injury, but Flick is hoping for his quick recovery. In addition, the club will have to make a decision on the treatment of Gavi, who is suffering from meniscus problems. Gavi hasn’t played since August and Barça must decide whether he needs surgery or if he can continue with conservative treatment. The absence of Yamal could open an opportunity for Marcus Rashford in the attack of Barça against Getafe. Rashford, who scored his first goals for the club in the Champions League victory against Newcastle, has gained confidence and Flick hopes to continue exploiting his potential.

“Now he has confidence with the two goals. Our style, how we want to play, focuses on high intensity and this is what I want to see from him too. I will support him 100%”, Flick affirmed.
Hansi Flick