Barcelona sets up plan to develop Lamine Yamal
New coach implements focused training plan for club’s youngest star during Asia tour
FC Barcelona’s preseason tour in Asia has centered heavily on the development of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, with new head coach Hansi Flick giving the 18-year-old maximum attention during training sessions and matches.
According to Diario Sport, the German tactician has implemented a structured improvement plan aimed at sharpening Yamal’s finishing skills and right-foot usage, with the goal of refining the attacking prowess of Barça’s new No. 10. Flick has been closely monitoring the winger throughout friendlies in Japan and South Korea, keen to polish any weak points in his game.
Flick Sees Yamal as Central Figure for 2025/26 Season
Last season, Lamine Yamal was widely recognized by analysts as one of the most promising young players in the world. With Hansi Flick’s full backing and a defined development plan, the club believes the winger can now make the leap to true superstardom.
Barcelona’s technical staff sees Yamal as a central figure in the squad for the upcoming campaign, with La Liga, the Champions League, and a World Cup year demanding a deeper and more versatile attacking unit.
Stats Support Yamal’s Meteoric Rise
At just 18 years old, Yamal has already played 115 professional matches, registering 25 goals and 34 assists numbers that underscore his incredible growth since breaking into the first team.
Taking on the iconic number 10 shirt, formerly worn by Lionel Messi, highlights the club’s long-term commitment to the youngster. Barcelona’s coaching staff believes the 2025/26 season will be pivotal in shaping Yamal’s prime years as both a domestic and international force.
Barça Wraps Up Friendlies Ahead of La Liga Kickoff
Barcelona concludes its preseason friendlies this Sunday, August 4, with a match against Daegu FC at 8 a.m. Brasília time (1 p.m. CET). The Catalan club has already posted commanding wins over Vissel Kobe (3-1) and FC Seoul (7-3) during their tour.
Before the official campaign begins, Barça will also play Como (Italy) in the Joan Gamper Trophy, a traditional curtain-raiser at the Camp Nou.
Their first competitive fixture of the 2025/26 La Liga season will be on Saturday, August 16, against Mallorca, marking Hansi Flick’s official debut as Barcelona manager.
