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Zidane Hails Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Names PSG Pair as Standouts

The former Real Madrid coach delivered his praise during an appearance at Italy’s Festival Dello Sport.

Overview

  • Zinedine Zidane said Lamine Yamal "gives me chills when he touches the ball" and recalled his standout display at San Siro against Inter in last season's Champions League.
  • He also highlighted PSG’s Vitinha and João Neves for their ball security, saying "they never lose the ball."
  • The comments were made in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport during the Festival Dello Sport in Trento.
  • Zidane has been out of club management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 and has expressed a desire to return to coaching, including interest in the France job.
  • One outlet reports Yamal is recovering from a groin problem and may miss upcoming Barcelona fixtures, with his availability unconfirmed by the club.