'It's impossible' - Inter boss Simone Inzaghi opens up on challenge of facing 'incredible' Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal ahead of Champions League tie

Yamal was in irresistible form in the first-leg of this Champions League semi-final, and Inzaghi suggested the 17-year-old is the one to watch in the return fixture at San Siro. He added that the Italian team will double up on the winger but it is "impossible" to stop him getting on the ball entirely.

He told reporters: "Lamine Yamal? We have to try to keep the ball from getting to him, but it’s impossible. He will obviously be double-marked, he’ll be a marked man, and we’ll try to pay close attention to him. Seeing him live, he’s an incredible talent, truly very dangerous — everyone gives him the ball. What impressed me was his speed of thought; he always knows what play to make."

Yamal won the young player of the year award at the 2024 Ballon d'Or but now the question is shifting to, 'is he the world's best player'? If Inter are to progress to the Champions League final, they will need to be at their defensive best to keep the Spain international quiet.

Inter host Barcelona on Wednesday in this finely poised tie after a dramatic 3-3 first-leg. Yamal could be the key man but both teams have match winners all over the pitch.