Gary Neville has said that he 'admires' former Cobham star Jamal Musiala for leaving Chelsea to search for first-team opportunities in the Bundesliga. The 19-year-old, who left the Blues for Bayern Munich three years ago, has impressed for Germany at the World Cup thus far, earning comparisons to Lionel Messi.
Musiala has started in each of his nation's World Cup group stage clashes against Japan and Spain. While Hansi Flick's side are yet to pick up a win in Qatar, the midfielder's dazzling performances have left England - and Chelsea supporters alike - to rue his decision to snub the Three Lions.
Until the age of seven, Musiala lived in Germany, winning many tournaments as a junior with TSV Lehnerz. Then, shortly after, he travelled to Southampton where he would continue his development - but not for footballing reasons.
