AC Milan hero Clarence Seedorf has urged Genoa not to push Piero Pellegri.

Pellegri scored twice in Genoa's 3-2 defeat to Lazio on Sunday, despite being just 16 years of age.

“I think Italian football's very lucky to have found a talent like him, but for his sake, I ask people not compare him with this or that player. You must let him grow in peace," he told Calciomercato.com.

“I saw a good Lazio and Genoa a bit too deep, looking to counterattack, in the first half.

“In the second half, Genoa became more proactive going forward and were able to press more than Lazio.

“The draw would've been great for Genoa's morale, but unfortunately an individual mistake cost them the game.

“However, I saw a team that had spirit and willingness. They only need a bit more conviction. They have to keep believing in their collective work."