Former Prestianni coach shields Benfica youngster: there’s no comparison | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni was highly praised by Sebastian Pait and Ricardo Gareca, who, however, refused any comparison with Messi. The former coordinator of the youth ranks at Velez Sarfield and the last coach of the winger at Benfica in the land of pampas, respectively, spoke with Record about the Eagles' star.

"He should not be pointed out as a substitute for Messi, for being in this circumstance. There is no comparison between what Messi offers or what Messi is and the position Prestianni is in", Gareca began to explain, whose last job was with the Chilean National Team.

He is a kid who is still starting and Messi is the best player in the world, possibly even considered the best in history".

"He has shown that he is prepared and the wish of all those who know him is that he achieves his next goals. May it be the first of many games in the main team and may he stand out. He has the potential for that", added Sebastian Pait, who also knows the Argentine winger well.

"Messi, for us, is an ultimate idol. Everything Prestianni can share with him will naturally stimulate him. It will motivate him for what lies ahead", Pait concluded. Gareca, in fact, agrees with this opinion: "Even in the youth ranks, he was a great talent, as seen in the recent U-20 World Cup. He has all the characteristics of a game-changer and to demonstrate it in the national team. Hopefully, he can do it".

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