Former England prodigy Jamal Musiala admits it is "difficult" being compared to Lionel Messi as he prepares to take to the World Cup stage with Germany.
The Bayern Munich playmaker, 19, is one of Europe's brightest prospects and has notched a breathtaking nine goals and eight assists at club level this season. Although he was born in Stuttgart, Musiala moved to England as a child and rose through the ranks at Chelsea's world-renowned academy before joining Bayern in 2019.
The prodigious talent represented England up to Under-21 level but nailed his colours to the Germany mast in February 2021, going on to earn 17 senior caps. Given his vast potential and technical ability, Musiala has earned comparisons to seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, who burst onto the scene with Barcelona in the mid-2000s.
