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Be careful… this is Messi from Germany German midfielder Jamal Musiala

Doha: The attention of the football world is on the young players of Flick’s team when Germany go to the first match of the Qatar World Cup. Jamal Musiala, aged 19, is the main one. Musiala will be expected to lead the attack of the 2014 world champions when Germany take on Japan today. Playing in midfield and forward, Musiala has scored nine goals for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga since August. Six assists.

Former German captain Lothar Mathews compares Musiala to Messi. When Musiala is on the pitch, he looks like the Messi of three years ago. Musiala has it all. Speed, excellent dribbling, last minute passes and scoring ability. Musiala always goes forward when he gets the ball, Lothar Mathews said. Lothar Mathews says Musiala is the future best player in the world. Musiala has the most goal involvements in the German league this season.

Musiala, who is not even 20 years old, has already passed the milestone of 100 games for Bayern. Musiala is also one of Germany’s most promising young stars. Fans are hoping that Musiala will perform well in his first World Cup.