Flick praises Yamal ‘mentality’ after missing out on Ballon d’Or.
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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has “reacted very well” following the disappointment of the Ballon d’Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday.
Despite winning La Liga with the Catalan club and lifting the World Cup with Spain, the 19-year-old winger came third in the vote for the best player in the world on Monday, behind Kane and Kylian Mbappe.
“Harry Kane deserved it, but you already know what I think about Lamine. He’s at the level required to win this award,” Flick said ahead of the La Liga leaders’ home match against Alaves. He reacted very well and was very focused in training. His mentality is very good for the team.” Yamal will have a chance to put any lingering disappointment behind him on Saturday when Barcelona will look to correct course at home to Alaves following two high-profile defeats.
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