Yamal is not alone in Barcelona’s plight for European success, though. The teenager has the help of Raphinha, who recorded a staggering 56 goal contributions under Flick, and Robert Lewandowski, who found the back of the net 42 times last season.

Confidence of uniting Williams with his friend and Spain teammate Lamine Yamal has been blocked but the latter's father has reassured Barcelona fans not to worry. The 17-year-old's father has developed a reputation as an outspoken figure on Barcelona as part of his son's rise to stardom.