Former Senegalese international El Hadji Diouf expressed high praise for the emerging talent of FC Metz midfielder Lamine Camara, drawing comparisons with iconic figures from English football.
Following the resounding victory against Gambia (3-0) and the outstanding performance by the young protégé Lamine Camara, Senegal’s coach Aliou Cissé urged to “leave him alone,” emphasizing the need to allow the player to develop without undue pressure.
However, Diouloulou’s prodigy has become the talk of the town, setting the internet ablaze since the remarkable display on Monday evening.
In the interview with RMC Sport, El Hadji Diouf spared no compliments for Camara, offering glowing remarks that might be deemed extravagant: “He doesn’t even play the football of his generation; the two players I saw doing that are Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, box to box.
He has an extraordinary volume of play, is always attentive, and seeks advice. I meet him in training and at the hotel; he is an example for today’s young people.”
Diouf, a recipient of the African Golden Ball twice, is evidently forward-thinking, contemplating Camara’s promising future: “I think he is not going to stay at FC Metz for a long time.
If he continues with the same seriousness, Metz will be able to do a very good deal with his talent.”
The endorsement from a football luminary like Diouf adds weight to the burgeoning reputation of Lamine Camara, hinting at a bright trajectory ahead for the young midfielder, whose skill and dedication have left an indelible mark on the ongoing AFCON 2024 tournament.
