Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has disclosed that Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal is not yet in the same level with Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.. In an interview with GQ Magazine, the former Barça boss urged fans and media alike to give the 18-year-old space to grow without burdening him with comparisons to Lionel Messi.. “I think Lamine Yamal should be allowed to build his own career. And once he’s been playing for 15 years, we can evaluate if he’s better or not.. Read Also:Morocco Lodge Complaints To CAF After WAFCON Final Defeat To Super Falcons. “But just comparing him to Messi already… that’s a big statement. Like comparing a painter to Van Gogh,” Guardiola said—admiring, yet cautious.. The 53-year-old coach acknowledged that Yamal is “very good,” but he was clear in emphasizing just how rare Messi’s success truly was.. “We’re talking about 90 goals in a single season, for 15 years straight, without injuries. That’s something else entirely. Leave the kid alone,” he insisted.. Guardiola twice won the Champions League as Barcelona coach with Messi.
