Mikel Arteta has reacted to John Terry and Henry Winter’s comments comparing Max Dowman to Lionel Messi and Kaka.Dowman made a big impression last weekend when he came off the bench to score the second goal in Arsenal‘s 2-0 win over Everton.Dowman has been at Arsenal’s academy since the age of eightAFPThe 16-year-old became the youngest Premier League goalscorer, beating a record created by James Vaughan in 2005 for the Toffees.In stoppage time, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford went up for a corner to help his side push for a late equaliser but the Gunners scrambled the ball away, with Dowman leading the charge from the edge of the area.The teenager dribbled past Vitalii Mykolenko, before tricking Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to the ground.He then had a clear path in front of him to goal and passed it home, confirming the victory for Arteta’s side and put them clear of Manchester City at the top of the league by nine points.After the game, Chelsea legend Terry spoke on TikTok about how impressed he was with the young star and even compared him to Messi.Meanwhile, sports journalist Henry Winter told Sunday Edition on talkSPORT that there are ‘elements of Kaka‘ in the way he plays.However, his manager does not want him to be distracted by these claims despite agreeing the north London club have a star on their hands.Arteta said: “It’s very inspiring when you see someone, almost naive, making decisions and flowing and careless playing in that manner, in that context, it’s great.“I think probably our players realised as well that it’s a good example, playing with that flow and enthusiasm is actually very beneficial for the team.“I didn’t expect that kind of goal, that’s for sure but his attitude and his decision making, yes. If not, I wouldn’t have made the decision to play him.Due to his age, the 16-year-old signed a pre-contract agreement which will lead him to signing a professional deal in December when he turns 17Getty“But then to be that precise and deliver the moment that he delivered, that’s something difficult to imagine.”However, the Spaniard recognised that the 16-year-old should not be subjected to too much pressure and added: “I think they have to cook at the optimal speed in relation to what they need and what they demand.“He is knocking on the door at 16, saying ‘I am good enough and I can impact this team whenever it is needed’ and he is doing it when he is playing.“We just need to bring the temperature down and understand what is the best thing for this boy at his age.“He’s doing something phenomenal, we all know that. Let’s keep it down a little bit and respect his nature to do what he has to do which I’m sure is going to be something really good.”Dowman has been regarded highly since his impressive appearance at the Emirates at the weekend and has even sparked talks about an England call-up for the World Cup.GettyDowman has already impressed in England’s youth teams and will be on the radar of senior team head coach Thomas Tuchel[/caption]The teenager could have added plenty more minutes under his belt this season if it wasn’t for an ankle injury which sidelined him for several months.He will have a busy schedule in the next week, with Dowman being an option for Arteta in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen in their second leg of the round of 16.Additionally, the 16-year-old is in contention to win his first silverware in Arsenal colours, as the Gunners take on Man City on Sunday afternoon in the Carabao Cup final.