19 - Lamine Yamal
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FinBarcelonafan
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Gavi has great stamina. Didn't Xavi say he could run for multiple games. That's a physical trait.
JamDav1982
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Xavi should be thinking of resting him these games. Just started multiple games for Barca and then twice for Spain.
This run of games is about as 'easy' as it gets for Barca this season... Torres RW on Saturday and then Raphinha in midweek v Antwerp.
Give the lad a bit of space for a week and have on bench if game is tight.
Felix, Gavi, FDJ and Romeu midifeld four on Saturday with Ferran out wide. Gundogan/Raphinha etc can come in v Antwerp.
This run of games is about as 'easy' as it gets for Barca this season... Torres RW on Saturday and then Raphinha in midweek v Antwerp.
Give the lad a bit of space for a week and have on bench if game is tight.
Felix, Gavi, FDJ and Romeu midifeld four on Saturday with Ferran out wide. Gundogan/Raphinha etc can come in v Antwerp.
ajnotkeith
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For now yes but he has a good athletic composition, he looks like he can put on a lot of size if he tries.
The future offseasons will be crucial.
ajnotkeith
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Yamal is one of the best talents that has ever emerged from this academy and that's saying something.
Yamal, Gavi, Balde, all in 2 seasons or so... three 100m price talents basically. Golden generation.
Yamal, Gavi, Balde, all in 2 seasons or so... three 100m price talents basically. Golden generation.
100m price but that would be for their potential, not current ability. These guys still have an incredible lot to prove before being labeled 'golden generation'.
But on paper it looks bright currently. They just have to keep going and improve, in addition to Laporta, Xavi & Co doing their part in building a CL competitive squad.
serghei
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No doubt.
soul24rage
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Still can't believe this kid is only 16 years old.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
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1 months ago he was 15 years
Messi983
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This makes too much sense. Which is why probably won't happen.
But definitely should manage his minutes. Not only to not overplay him but also to keep him "honest" and not let the hype get to him.
Start him every third/fourth game and let him come off the bench in other games is more than enough at his age. Hopefully Raphinha and/or Ferran will do well enough we won't have to rely on a 16 yo kid.
How does that make any sense? Start him every 3 to 4 games? 
He needs continuity. He shouldn't play 90 minutes twice per week, but after the "training games" with Spain and 6 days of rest he can (and arguably should?) absolutely start.
It's also a really weird concept that playing first division football somehow is heavier on his body than let's say training and playing with the B team. You guys realize he will give his all wherever he plays? That's how you get better, that's what training and games are for. He will play at 100% capacity every time, which is precisely what he did since he was a kid.
He needs continuity. He shouldn't play 90 minutes twice per week, but after the "training games" with Spain and 6 days of rest he can (and arguably should?) absolutely start.
It's also a really weird concept that playing first division football somehow is heavier on his body than let's say training and playing with the B team. You guys realize he will give his all wherever he plays? That's how you get better, that's what training and games are for. He will play at 100% capacity every time, which is precisely what he did since he was a kid.
JamDav1982
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He def needs to be rested in some of these next games for many reasons.
Fati_Future_BallonDor
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He is only 16, who knows how if will affect him mentally if we use him too often. Should see him more as an addition instead of a starter already imo. This guy is gold 💯
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