In a recent interview, Manchester United legendary star Scholes spoke highly of young midfielder Kobe Menu, praising him as "the closest player I have ever met to Zidane". Scholes' remarks are not only a recognition of Menu's technical ability, but also an appreciation of his calm and confident attitude on the court.
Scholes said that Menu's performance in catching the ball, controlling the ball and exceeding others reminded him of Zidane, the legendary French midfielder who is famous for his superb skills and extraordinary calmness. Scholes also specifically mentioned Menu's contest with casemiro in training, praising him for even performing better than the world-class midfielder at some point.
However, Scholes also stressed that the real test lies in the performance in the game. He recalled the first time he saw Menu and was impressed by Menu's calmness and confidence beyond his age. Scholes admits that he didn't mature and calm so quickly at the beginning of his career, but Menu seems to be born with this ability, which surprised him.
Scholes believes that Menu's calmness and confidence will play a vital role in his career. He encouraged Menu to maintain this smooth state of mind, noting that if he can continue to keep a low profile and humility, his future will be limitless.
For the future development of Menu, Scholes also gave his own suggestions. He believes that Menu needs to win more games for the team and become Manchester United's winner at critical moments. Scholes mentioned that midfielders like Steven Gerrard and Lampard helped the team win with their goals and leadership skills. He believes that with Menu's personality and abilities, he is more than capable of doing this.
Finally, Scholes emphasized the importance of stability for Menu. He believes that as long as Menu can have a little more stability, he may become the core figure of Manchester United's midfield and even the soul of the team in the future.
