He said, "I am aware there have been comparisons to Patrick. He was a great Arsenal player and was a huge influence on the English game in his time here."
But, Sissoko added, "I am only 22. I still have a lot to learn and a lot of work to do on my game. If I want to be like Patrick then I have to work hard to become a better player. Maybe one day people will say that the comparisons were valid - that's my goal."