“Lamine Yamal will be one of the greats”

Juan Carlos Pedraza (Madrid, 1959) played as a forward for Atlético Madrid, as well as Racing Santander, Cádiz, Cacereño, and Tomelloso. In a recent interview with Flashscore, he reviews his career and analyzes current events, and talks about Barça’s Lamine Yamal, singing his praises ahead of the UEFA Nations League clash between Spain and France.

About Barcelona’s newest superstar, Pedraza states “he’s one of those footballers who emerge from time to time. There have been players who have distinguished themselves throughout their careers, who have often been spared injuries to become what they have become. This Lamine Yamal will be one of the greats. He’ll join the group of greats, because at his age and with the years he has ahead, he’ll hopefully have minimal injuries.”

Pedraza worries about possible injuries, “because that’s often the case. Look at how Ansu Fati was going like a rocket too, and well, unfortunately, injuries usually cause this kind of thing. And let’s hope everything goes well so Lamine continues to succeed with his team and, obviously, with the Spanish national team too.”