Euro 2024: Marc Cucurella believes that Lamine Yamal, a ‘special talent’, has the potential to become one of the top players, following Spain’s victory over France.

Marc Cucurella, the Chelsea defender, has high praise for 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, believing that he has the potential to become one of the best footballers in the world.

Yamal has made a name for himself with his impressive performances for Spain at Euro 2024, and he took it to another level by scoring a remarkable goal in their 2-1 semi-final victory over France. Cucurella describes Yamal as a superstar in the making and believes that if he continues on this path, he can reach the top of the game.

Yamal, on the other hand, remains modest about his achievements. Despite becoming the youngest scorer in the history of the European Championships with his goal against France, he remains grounded. He attributes his goal to being in a difficult moment and not overthinking the situation. He simply picked up the ball and put it where it went, expressing his happiness with the outcome.

The reality is that Yamal, who is still underage to drive, could help Spain secure their fourth European Championship title this weekend. It would be a fantastic way to celebrate his birthday, which falls on the day before the final. Cucurella shares the sentiment, stating that it is a dream for the team and they have fought hard to reach this point. He describes the team as a family, a mix of young and experienced players, and believes they deserve to be in the final. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the game on Sunday.

Spain will face either the Netherlands or England in the final, depending on the outcome of their match on Wednesday night. Cucurella acknowledges that both teams are strong and will pose a tough challenge for Spain. He expresses the team’s intention to watch the game and then prepare for their next opponent accordingly.

In other news, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has addressed concerns over Alvaro Morata’s injury. After the game, Morata was tripped up by a security guard while leaving the field, causing him to clutch his knee in pain. There were worries that he might miss the final due to the incident. However, de la Fuente reassures that they believe it is nothing serious and they will have to wait and see how Morata feels tomorrow.