Stopping Yamal will be biggest challenge in final: Scaloni

Spain's star player Lamine Yamal. He will undoubtedly pose a major threat against Argentina. Stopping him will be a big challenge for La Albiceleste. That is what coach Lionel Scaloni has said.

Yamal's influence in every match has continuously grown throughout the tournament. The Barcelona star arrived at the World Cup after spending some time on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. He may not have reached his peak rhythm yet.

However, signs suggest he is reaching the peak of his form at just the right time. It was because of Yamal's pace and movement that Spain won a penalty against France in the semi-final, which gave them the lead in the match, and he looked razor-sharp throughout the game.

Asked how Yamal could be stopped in the final, Scaloni joked, "How can we stop Yamal? If only we could lock him in his room."

The coach showered praise on the 19-year-old star, saying, "He is a wonderful player. He is an invaluable asset to football. He is still very young and has a lot to give to our football."