Inter Milan news: Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s 17-year-old gem, is giving Europe’s top teams sleepless nights, with Inter Milan among those struggling to contain him.
Inter Milan and the Yamal Obsession
The latest edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport devoted pages to analyzing how to neutralize Yamal, who has become a focal point in Inter Milan’s tactical preparations. “Contain, sprint, and stay patient” are the three keywords Inter have adopted to counter the young star. But in reality, when Yamal breaks free and accelerates, “patience” quickly turns to “panic.”
It’s no coincidence that manager Simone Inzaghi is considering deploying both fullbacks, Di Marco and Carlos Augusto, to mark a single player. Center-back Bastoni even quipped, half-jokingly, “Does that mean I’m benched?” This underscores Yamal’s influence, which far exceeds what you’d expect from a teenager.
The first-leg clash between Barcelona and Inter ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw. Yamal was the spark behind Barcelona’s fierce comeback. At just 17, he’s already made 100 appearances for the Camp Nou side, and each game is a testament to his prodigious talent.
Even teammates like Dani Olmo can’t help but rave: “Yamal shines whether he’s facing one, two, or even three defenders. He’s determined to show why the world is chanting his name.”
The Decisive Battle at San Siro
Early on May 7 (Vietnam time), the showdown at San Siro will test Yamal’s maturity. It’s set to be an open, no-holds-barred contest where the team that scores more will triumph. Inter Milan is banking on the return of Lautaro Martinez, while Barcelona believes Yamal will once again be the game-changer.
Barcelona’s manager Hansi Flick didn’t hold back his admiration: “Yamal is a genius. Every pass is perfectly weighted and directed. He brought us back in the first leg, and he needs to keep doing that forever.”
The atmosphere in Milan is electric. Newspapers, TV, social media, and even taxi drivers are buzzing about three names: Inzaghi, Lautaro, and Yamal. Yamal—a 17-year-old kid—is now at the heart of a European blockbuster.
Even with rain pouring over Milan, Barcelona’s players trained diligently at San Siro. All eyes were on Yamal. A casual interplay with Pedri and De Jong was enough to draw chuckles from onlookers and heighten the unease among Italy’s pundits.