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Petit s warning: Yamal s talent is praised as comparable to Messi, but points out his fatal weakness

12:09pm, 27 August 2025【Football】

As a core member of the 1998 French World Cup championship team, Emmanuel Petit's player career is full of glory. After retiring, his big mouth made him continue to become an existence that cannot be ignored in the football world.

His remarks are never lacking in controversy and depth. This time, Petit put his sharp eyes on the two new aces of the Spanish national derby - Killian Mbappe and Ramin Yamal. What he gave was praise and even merciless warning.

[Advice to Mbappe]

When asked about Mbappe's situation at Real Madrid, Petit pointed out a cruel reality incisively:

"Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League after he left. This is Mbappe's biggest source of pressure now." The fact that

has almost become an irrefutable verdict. "Everyone in Paris is saying that as soon as he leaves, we have a team with real soul." This is equivalent to indirectly confirming that the former Mbappe was selfish and above the team.

This makes Mbappe's situation in Real Madrid extremely difficult. Last season, his personal data was impressive, but the team's performance was a disaster. And when the team is not doing well, it is natural for people to blame the problem on him.

"Now, he is facing much more pressure than last season," Petit concluded. "He only has one goal for Real Madrid: to win the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. And Paris has both of these things after he left. He must come up with a greater achievement than last year to prove himself."

[Warning Bell to Yamal]

For Barcelona's treasure Yamal, Petit first gave nearly perfect praise and did not hide his appreciation:

"He reminded me of Messi on the right when he first debuted." Petit said, "Every time he touched the ball, he could create a threat, attract two or three defensive players, and create space for his teammates. His age is already phenomenal. If he could Keep it up and he will win the Golden Globe. "

After the praise, the topic changed, and Petit's alarm bell rang:

"The only thing he needs to improve is his mentality."

The former French international made a sharp warning: "Now, everything is going well. But when difficult times come, there will be many people waiting to see him jokes and beat him down. Only then can we see his true form."

Petit pointed out the hidden worries he observed: "Yamar needs to be cautious about his words and deeds and social media. Sometimes, you can see a hint of arrogance in him."

He believes that real great players are often humble. "Some players are indeed arrogant, but they use their outrageous performance to shut up doubters. But once the grades decline, arrogance will become the biggest problem."

[Faithful words]

"He is still very young, his talent comes from talent, and maturity is a matter of time. The old players on the court should also help him grow." Petit finally added.

From the analysis of Mbappe's stressful situation to a kind reminder of Yamal. Pettit's words may be a bit ugly, but they are the most sincere advice of a football senior.

In this era of many geniuses, what determines a player's ultimate height may not be talent, but whether he can always maintain a humble and strong heart between praise and setbacks.