‘They are the trending ‘Football Geniuses’ - Sunday Oliseh hails Yamal and Doué’s performances in UCL
Désiré Doué's impressive performance helped his team secure a 1-0 win against Arsenal at the Emirates, while Lamine Yamal was instrumental in Barcelona's 3-3 comeback against Inter Milan.
The Champions League semi-finals showcased thrilling attacking football, but it was the brilliance of two teenage players that captivated Oliseh.
The Super Eagles legend described their exceptional talent as genius and found himself unable to look away.
Oliseh praises Yamal and Doue
He tweeted on his X page, “Players like Yamal and Doué of PSG, in my opinion, are the trending ‘football geniuses’ set to save football from ‘overpassing, less creativity and lack of spectacle.
“I had a blast watching PSG and Barcelona’s talents on display. Cannot wait for next Tuesday and Wednesday. Can you?”
Players like Lamine Yamal ,Désiré Doué of PSG in my Opinion are the Trending "Football Geniuses" set to save football from "overpassing ,less creativity and lack of spectacle". I had a blast watching PSG and Barcelona talents on Display. Cannot wait for next Tuesday and… https://t.co/EX9ZP16ZLg
— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) May 1, 2025
At just 17 years old, Lamine Yamal has already marked his 100th appearance for Barcelona in the match against Inter Milan.
The young Blaugrana talent has impressively contributed 22 goals and 33 assists to the club during this period.
Barcelona will travel to the Giuseppe Meazza next Wednesday for an away match against Inter Milan, while Doué is expected to show his skills when Le Parisien hosts Arsenal at the Parc de France on Tuesday.