France boss Didier Deschamps says no team has been able to "find a solution" to stop Lamine Yamal ahead of their Nations League clash with Spain.
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France face Spain in Nations LeagueDeschamps praises Barcelona's YamalSays nobody has found a solution to himFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ahead of France's Nations League semi-final with Euro 2024 champions Spain, Les Bleus manager Deschamps has spoken about how it is nigh on impossible to stop Barcelona star Yamal. He admits that his French team will need to contain the 17-year-old as much as possible if they are to win this match.
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He said, via Relevo: "I haven't seen a team that has truly found a solution to stop Yamal. Spain is the best team in Europe and perhaps the best in the world."
Deschamps added that the idea was to "limit the influence" of the teenager.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Not only is Yamal the best young player in the world, he may be the best footballer on the planet – even before he turns 18. If France are to progress to the Nations League final next month, they will need to keep the Barca ace in check.
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Yamal is likely to line up for Spain against France in this Nations League semi-final on June 5, with the final against either Germany or Portugal taking place three days later.