FC Barcelona: Hansi Flick compares this defender to Lamine Yamal! | OneFootball

At FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal's rise is no longer up for debate, but Hansi Flick believes the Catalan giants have another exceptional talent in a different area of the pitch. For the German manager, Pau Cubarsí is now the defensive equivalent of the attacking prodigy.

A regular starter at the heart of Barça’s defense despite his young age, the La Masia product impresses with his maturity and reading of the game. On the eve of a major European showdown, Flick didn't hide his admiration for his defender:

At just 19 years old, Cubarsí has already established himself as a crucial part of the Barça setup. According to his coach, his room for improvement is still huge:

"He still needs to progress. He's 19, and when he gains more experience, he'll be a real force to be reckoned with."

Yet another testament to the vitality of La Masia, which continues to shape the pillars of tomorrow's Barça.