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Capello believes Yamal has not yet reached Messi's level. |
In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport , Capello emphasized that Inter had all the elements to reach the final in Munich. He particularly noted how to counter the tactical system that Hansi Flick was employing for Barcelona.
“Barca are very good at applying pressure after losing possession, which is a clear strength. But that's also where they expose their weaknesses. If Inter can get past that initial pressing, they can make them pay the price,” Capello analyzed.
When asked about the comparison between Yamal and Messi – two outstanding products of the La Masia academy – he frankly stated: “Yamal is not Messi. If Inter managed to stop Messi in 2010, they can absolutely do the same with Barca's current squad.”
Capello affirmed that Yamal is doing impressive things, but considered it a bit of an exaggeration to call the young player "the new Messi." "He is an extraordinary player, he plays beautifully, he is top-class. But Lamine doesn't possess the innate talent that Leo has," he stated.
Meanwhile, Inter's defensive cornerstone, Alessandro Bastoni, admitted: "Individually, our squad isn't as strong as many other clubs. But when we play as a unified unit, Inter can beat anyone. When we stand together in difficult moments and choose the right time to counter-attack, we are ready to compete with any opponent."
Inter brilliantly overcame Bayern with a 4-3 victory in the quarter-finals, while Barcelona endured some nail-biting moments before defeating Dortmund 5-3 over two legs.
Source: https://znews.vn/yamal-khong-phai-messi-post1547035.html
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