Veteran goalkeeper, Gianluggi Buffon has lauded teenage sensation – Kylian Mbappe, while also comparing the young forward to Thierry Henry. Buffon is expected to come up against Mbappe as Monaco take on Juventus in the semi-final of the Champions League. He says the Monaco forward already looks like a better goalscorer than Henry at his age. Mbappe, 18, is expected to do the damage against a man who has been a goalkeeper probably before his (Mbappe’s) father met his mother on Wednesday.
‘Mbappe is an incredible talent and I think he seems like a good boy.
‘Of course, the characteristics are similar [between he and Henry] – he plays for Monaco early in his career, the very slender and elegant running style.
‘Probably, at this age, he is even better in front of goal than Henry was.’
The 39-year-old keeper also spoke of his thrill at his own career spanning so long and being able to face future world superstars.
‘This is the beauty of life, the beauty of living, being able to meet guys who were not even born by the time you had a big part of your career behind you.
‘It’s very exciting to know you’re playing against the future Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.’
Maybe in 10 years, when I’m done, these will be the established champions and I will always have the memory of facing them at the dawn of their careers.’
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