Forward Lamine Yamal could be Barcelona's youngest debutant ever

Lamine Yamal could make history this weekend with Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez has included the 15-year-old in the squad for the league clash against Atletico Madrid and if he plays against the Rojiblancos, he would become the youngest debutant in the history of the Catalan club.

"He has personality, talent, the final pass, on-on-one, he's strong, he's got a great attitude and he's had wonderful training sessions this week," Xavi said of the youngster.

"He can mark an era in the club's history. Without fear, we'll put him in the squad. I have spoken to him and he is grateful and happy. If he is able to participate, I'm sure he will help us."

Yamal, still at U16 age, is a permanent fixture in Barça's U16 squad. He will turn 16 in July. After several training sessions with the first team under the orders of Xavi, for the first time the promising youngster has been included in the squad for the first time.

If he plays some minutes against Atlético, he will become the youngest debutant in the history of Barça, ahead of Vicenç Martínez, Ansu Fati, Bojan Krkic and Gavi.

Such is the level and confidence of the Catalan club in the youth player, that Lamine Yamal will be part of the players who will do the pre-season with the Barça team next summer.