'Continue to gain experience' - Luiz Suarez says Lamine Yamal has a lot to learn

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal has received glowing commendation from former Camp Nou star Luis Suárez, who believes the 17-year-old is already "marking an era and making a big difference" in world football.

However, the Uruguayan striker also offered a measured perspective, insisting that Yamal still needs growth and experience.

Yamal's meteoric rise has been nothing short of sensational. After making his Barcelona first-team debut in the latter stages of the 2022-23 season, he became an integral part of the squad under former manager Xavi.

Last summer, he was a standout performer at the 2024 European Championship, where he earned the Young Player of the Tournament award as Spain marched to a triumphant campaign.

Suárez, now an Inter Miami striker, shared his admiration for the youngster's precocious talent.

"Lamine is a player who is showing maturity at an early age compared to others. He shows great maturity at the age of 17," Suárez observed.

He further highlighted Yamal's remarkable sense of responsibility,

“He takes responsibility when he participates in important matches, and he has challenges that he imposes on himself as a Barcelona fan. I am very happy for him,” he added.

Despite the effusive praise, Suárez was keen to temper expectations and emphasise the importance of continued development.

"He has to continue to enjoy himself and continue to gain experience in order to continue to improve. There are still things he needs to learn, as we all learned when we were 18, 20, or 25 years old. He is marking an era and making a big difference,” he concluded.

Under new head coach Hansi Flick, Yamal's development has "skyrocketed." He played a major role in Barcelona's domestic treble in the 2024-25 season, contributing  to their La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España triumphs.