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‘Do not ask him to be Lionel Messi’ - Barcelona handed Lamine Yamal advice by Gerard Deulofeu

Former Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu has offered the Catalans some advice on how to deal with Lamine Yamal.

The 16-year-old is enjoying himself in the first team this season at Barcelona, and Deulofeu says the club must be careful how they handle such a precious and rare talent.

“I see Lamine and I can’t believe that a 16-year-old boy can do what he does. We really have to take care of this one. Let him stay,” he said.

“Do not ask him to be Leo Messi, we are going to take care of a boy who was born with a gift.