Guardiola: For now, there is no one equal to Messi
Manchester City's head coach Josep Guardiola commented on Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
He mentioned that the 18-year-old player is often compared to Lionel Messi. Guardiola knows Messi well since they worked together in Catalonia from 2008 to 2012.
According to the coach, Lamine needs to find his own path, and it will only be possible to evaluate whether he has reached Messi's level after playing for 15 years. While talking about Messi, Guardiola emphasized that he is a unique star.
He is a rare player who has scored 90 goals and has had a career lasting over 15 years without decline or injuries. Currently, Lionel Messi is playing for Inter Miami and he is 38 years old.
He has won the Ballon d'Or award eight times. Guardiola stressed the importance of giving young players time to realize their potential and expressed confidence that Lamine's future is bright.
The coach also noted that it is important to be patient for the young player's development.
