Yamal is often tipped to be the best young player of the planet as he leads the Barcelona side at just 18 years old. The teenager sustained a hamstring injury in his left leg during Wednesday's 1–0 victory over Celta Vigo but could return for the World Cup this summer where he will be pivotal to Spain's success in North America.
Yamal is still evolving
Speaking exclusively to Tribal Football via BetBrothers, Nadal opened up on Yamal who he believes is still growing at a rapid rate as he challenges for the Ballon d'Or and every trophy available to him.
"First of all, Lamine Yamal is a player who has surprised everyone with his continuous growth. When he broke through, he was very young, 16 or 17, and he already surprised you with the way he played.
"But now what surprises you is the evolution he’s showing. As the season and the matches go by, you see a player who can make a real difference in football compared to the others.
Spain begin their World Cup campaign in Group H against Cape Verde on 15th June, before facing Saudi Arabia on 21st June and Uruguay on 27th June. They will hope to see Yamal fit and ready for the tournament or their World Cup hopes could be dashed before the tournament begins.
Barcelona are taking too many risks
Barcelona, the reigning La Liga champions, are top of the table and nine points clear of rivals Real Madrid but are out of the Champions League thanks to a defeat by league rivals Atletico Madrid.
Early goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres had drawn the Spanish side level in the tie, but Ademola Lookman ensured Atlético set up a meeting with Arsenal in the Semi Final.
Nadal revealed that he believes Barcelona were one of the favourites this season and stated that if they are to go all the way next year, they must take less risks.
"The Champions League is the big goal for the major clubs. The outstanding potential each year is with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern and the English teams, who have a different financial edge.
"Time passes quickly, but we also forget very quickly what Barcelona were like four years ago, when the team was practically dismantled and a new, very young squad was built.
"I think this year Barcelona genuinely had a great chance of winning it. What do they still lack for me? A more solid defence. At a collective level, when they face matches, they don’t mind carrying the weight of the game.
"They control the play, they have attacking resolution and a good average of goals scored per match, but they concede quite a few on the counter-attack, and in Europe that is crucial.
"They have a style that is risky at times. Even against Newcastle, whom they beat, they conceded goals. In Europe, once you reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals or a possible final, you need more defensive solidity."