0 G/A and the truth about Yamal in the big battle

Lamine Yamal's "0 goals, 0 assists" statistics post against four big opponents, including PSG, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, is causing controversy.

Dry numbers can easily lead to the conclusion that a young player is not good enough for the biggest stages. But when a talent grows up under heavy pressure and expectation, the picture needs to be more complete.

The statistics are correct: Yamal has not directly made his mark with a goal or an assist against the top teams in Europe this season. That is the reality and also the standard that top stars have to overcome.

However, using only G/A to judge an entire performance is a simplistic view. In top games, especially against experienced and well-organised teams, there is less space, less room to maneuver, and the role of young players is often to fill the gaps, to support the structure, rather than to consistently make a difference.

Yamal has big expectations on his shoulders: to be a creative, rhythmic and disruptive force at a very young age. Not everyone shines immediately against top competition.

Big stars have been known to go through periods of doubt when it comes to high-pressure games. Goals and assists are important, but ball control, tactical maturity, ability to take knocks and make decisions in tight spaces also reflect a talent’s status.

The “big” games this season may not belong to Yamal on the statistics board, but they are important tests to hone his character. As his speed, technique and confidence are honed, it is only a matter of time before he makes his mark against strong opponents. Because the nature of true talent is to learn the fastest on the most difficult stages.

Source: https://znews.vn/0-ga-va-su-that-ve-yamal-o-tran-lon-post1608087.html