> “I would say that Lamine is an incredible player, which is why I’m proud of him as he progresses and develops,” he told [Flashscore](https://www.flashscore.co.uk/news/football-laliga-exclusive-rakitic-wants-special-yamal-to-forge-his-own-footballing-path/zavGy3BM/).
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> ”It’s all going in the right direction, and he has become aware that football has its downsides, such as injuries and the pressure he faces. I think he has to follow his own path; I wouldn’t compare him to the three I mentioned \[Messi, Suarez and Neymar\].
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> “Barcelona and Spain have something special in him, and we all need to help him learn to handle the pressure. He is a truly special player.”