Barcelona coach Hansi Flick assured that Lamine Yamal has fully accepted his third-place finish in the Ballon d'Or behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
Ahead of Barcelona's La Liga clash with Alaves on Saturday, October 31, Hansi Flick addressed the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony. The German coach spoke about his young forward Lamine Yamal, who finished third in the voting for the 2026 award, behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
Flick stated that Yamal has digested the result and is already focusing on the upcoming challenges. According to the coach, the player's reaction to missing out on the top prize reflects the mindset of a true champion. He stressed that Yamal remains motivated and determined to keep improving.
The Barcelona manager also took the opportunity to praise his squad's overall attitude during a busy period. He insisted that individual awards are secondary to the team's collective goals, and that Yamal's development remains on the right track.
Yamal has been a key figure for Barcelona this season, and Flick's comments suggest that the disappointment of finishing third has not affected the player's form or morale. The team will look to continue their strong run in La Liga when they host Alaves at Camp Nou.
Flick stated that Yamal has digested the result and is already focusing on the upcoming challenges. According to the coach, the player's reaction to missing out on the top prize reflects the mindset of a true champion. He stressed that Yamal remains motivated and determined to keep improving.
The Barcelona manager also took the opportunity to praise his squad's overall attitude during a busy period. He insisted that individual awards are secondary to the team's collective goals, and that Yamal's development remains on the right track.
Yamal has been a key figure for Barcelona this season, and Flick's comments suggest that the disappointment of finishing third has not affected the player's form or morale. The team will look to continue their strong run in La Liga when they host Alaves at Camp Nou.
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Source: Ouest-France