UCL: ‘It’s actually a shame’ – Van Basten tells Barça to change Yamal’s position

Netherlands legend, Marco van Basten, has told Barcelona boss, Hansi Flick to change the role of youngster, Lamine Yamal on the pitch.

He said that Barcelona must change the youngster’s position following the Catalans’ 4-3 defeat to Inter Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinal on Tuesday.

The former Ballon d’Or winner is of the opinion that the young Spain International would be more influential in a central role.

While the first leg ended in a 3-3 draw in Spain, Barça crashed out of the competition after a 4-3 defeat at at San Siro.

Yamal obviously was one of the best players on the night, but failed to get on the scoresheet in the second leg.

Van Basten wants Barcelona to consider moving Yamal from the right wing to a more central role.

The Dutchman told Ziggo Sport, “It’s actually a shame that he plays there, because he doesn’t get the ball enough. Of course he is a constant threat on the right.

“But if he plays in the centre, he has much more influence on the game and he can mean even more to the team. And I think that is the next step.

“He can score goals, give crosses, put people in front of the goal. We know that by now.

“The next step should be: what is his influence on the team in the end? Such a good player should play much more in the centre of the field,” he added.

UCL: ‘It’s actually a shame’ – Van Basten tells Barça to change Yamal’s position