Yamal says Barcelona's Abdel Karim can become Mohamed Salah's successor

Lamine Yamal has praised Barcelona and Egypt teammate Hamza Abdel Karim, saying the 18-year-old striker has the qualities to become Mohamed Salah's successor.

• Speaking on the On Sport channel, Yamal said Abdel Karim is a distinguished striker who will score many goals and possesses great abilities.
• Yamal said Abdel Karim has the qualities to become Mohamed Salah's successor and one of Egyptian football's leading stars.
• Abdel Karim, who joined Barcelona from Egypt's Al Ahly in January 2026, extended his contract until the summer of 2030.
• The striker has played one match for Barcelona this season, a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano in late August.