LaLiga leaders FC Barcelona have called up a 15-year-old midfielder for the team's encounter against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
The Catalan giants have already been boosted by the return of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri for Sunday's clash, but the big news is that young Lamine Yamal has been included the squad.
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The 15-year-old has trained with first team on a few occasions this season and coach Xavi Hernandez has now decided to include the player in the travelling squad.
15-year-old winger Lamine Yamal is in the squad for #BarçaAtleti! Congratulations! ?? pic.twitter.com/d4eibZ999b
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 22, 2023
"He's a player who has talent. He is very young, he is 15 years old, but he can help us," Xavi told reporters, as per Sport.
"He is a footballer who can make his stage at Barcelona. He is happy and grateful. If he is on the list, he can play.
"He has trained well and we have seen him well, that's why he comes with us. He has talent and he can be useful."
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