Laudrup: Yamal is phenomenal, but Pedri is the one who decides the game

Hupu, October 25th: Danish legend Michael Laudrup, who has played for Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​may be one of the people who best understands the significance of El Clasico. Recently, he accepted an interview with "AS" newspaper, talked about the upcoming Spanish El Clasico, and mentioned players such as Yamal, Pedri, Vinicius, Mastantono, etc. The following is the second half of his interview.

The head coach of Olympiacos said before the game against Barcelona that if Yamal is not in good condition, Barcelona will not be better either. Do you agree?

No, I disagree. He obviously has an amazing talent, is phenomenal and it would be difficult to find another player in the history of football with such potential at his age. But for me, the most crucial player for Barcelona is Pedri. If he's not functioning well, then Yamal, Rafinha and the center will get fewer passes. Pedri wasn't the one who scored the goal, but he was the one who decided the game.

When Pedri is more advanced, is he like you?

It is true that many people compare him with me, but I think he is more organized and comprehensive than me. It is difficult to find a player in the world who, in addition to having excellent personal skills and game vision, can also run with such physical exertion.

Vinicius or Rodrigo? Who do you choose in this debate among Real Madrid fans?

Need both, the question is not which one to choose, but that the coach has a problem because he has two very good players in the same position, well, three, because Mbappe can also play better on the left. The season is very long, Alonso will use both of them, I don't know what the proportion of each starting will be. The other thing is how they see it themselves. Maybe this is a new situation for Vinicius because he is the absolute main force under Ancelotti. But he's not in the same form he was two years ago, and even the most ardent Real Madrid fans have to admit that. He needs to work hard on his own to get back to where he was before, but the team also needs to help him, don't forget, football is about dedication, commitment... you name it, but the emotional state is also important.

Let’s talk about Yamal. You have met or seen many young players with talent and potential who may not have managed their careers well and ended up disappearing. This does not seem to be the case with him, but should he be more cautious in his public words and actions?

Don't forget he's still a kid and he'll do what people his age do. Clearly he needs someone around him to guide him and advise him in the best possible way. I understand the media and fans will be excited to say he will be the best player in the world (if he isn't already) when they see him perform, but be careful. He is still in the process of maturing and, like I said about Vinicius, he needs help. A person is not an adult at 17, 18 or 19, and his growth as a player needs to coincide with his growth as a human being.

The same can be said for Mastantuono. Are everyone’s expectations of him too high?

He's very talented, but again, he's a very young lad and I've heard people say he has to do more. Calm down. Don't put so much pressure on him that he gets into trouble. What really amazes me is how many starts he was able to get against competing players at his position in his first season. Alonso is the one who knows him best and where his potential can go.

Last question, do you think canceling the Villarreal-Barcelona match originally scheduled to be held in Miami was the right decision?

I don't want to discuss how this came about and how the decision was made - first the decision to play and then the decision not to play. I belong to another era and I don't understand why a domestic league game has to be played abroad. Whether it’s Spain, Italy or any other league, I look at it the same. If football was a sport that needed advertising or promotion, I might still understand, but that's not the case. Football belongs first to the fans. Why do Villarreal fans need to watch their team's games in Miami? This makes me think it's purely for financial reasons, mind you, and I understand that, but they should say that's the underlying reason.

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