In a recent commentary, Louis Saha, a former striker for Manchester United, cautioned that Lamine Yamal, a rising talent in football, may not achieve the legendary status of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo due to his differing passion for the sport.

Yamal, a young player from Barcelona, has been under scrutiny due to his performances this season, which have sparked concerns about his potential being unfulfilled. Saha expressed worries after observing Yamal struggle in a matchup against his national teammate, Marc Cucurella, during a recent match with Chelsea.

Despite Yamal’s successful scoring and assisting, there seems to be a decline in his overall game impact this season, attributed in part to a diagnosis of pubalgia affecting his form. His life off the pitch has also seen negative coverage, notably for an extravagant birthday celebration and complaints aimed at rivals Real Madrid.

Saha noted in an interview with OLBG that Yamal must focus on his development at Barcelona and avoid the pitfalls that many young stars face, which he fears could lead to his talent being wasted. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable environment and criticized the trend of young players quickly jumping to big clubs.

In another perspective shared, former Netherlands player Wesley Sneijder hinted at the possibility of Yamal surpassing Messi’s achievements, but Saha remains skeptical, doubting that Yamal possesses the obsessive drive that both Messi and Ronaldo have embodied throughout their careers. The ex-Manchester United forward elaborated that distractions could divert Yamal, comparing him to Neymar, who left Barcelona in pursuit of individual stardom.

Ultimately, Yamal aims high, expressing his ambition to win the Champions League, the World Cup, and the Ballon d’Or, showing determination to leave a mark on football.