The comparisons between Lionel Messi and teenager Lamine Yamal must stop, according to a certain LALIGA star.
Yamal burst onto the scene as a 16-year-old and has enjoyed a meteoric rise, which included winning the European Championship with Spain and finishing eighth in the Ballon d'Or ranking.
Unsurprisingly, the left-footed forward has drawn comparisons with the club's all-time great players as he continues to shine this campaign.
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Sevilla midfielder Saul has now claimed the comparisons should slow down and urged Spain fans to slow down.
"If they want Lamine Yamal to succeed, they have to slow down, not just a little, but a lot, with the comparisons.
"If they want him to do well, they have to slow down a lot. Firstly, because Messi is unique. I don't think there will be anyone who can come close to him. Cristiano is unique.
"They are players who have been in the elite for 10, 15, 20 years giving a stratospheric level. Since the EURO, Lamine Yamal has been spectacular, but comparisons are not good.
"As Spanish fans, we have to protect the boy, let him dedicate himself to playing, let him flow and let things go well for him."