Thursday, October 30, 2014
The magic of Messi Has Lost - Barcelona - the legendary Argentine player Jorge Valdano assess Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has lost his magic. Physically, Valdano said, Messi is also not as fit as they used to be.
"Looking at the last game at the Santiago Bernabeu, Messi is the best game. His position on the field has changed, and now his job is providing assists," said Valdano told Marca.
Messi has defended Barca in 12 games this season. The Argentine was collected 9 goals. In the eyes of Valdano, it is a setback because Messi goal stats are usually better.
"He has lost his ability to disrupt defenses. It's something that he used to break the deadlock with Barca in the past. At the World Cup in Brazil, we see that there is something different from Messi: He walked on the field."
"Physically Messi is not in the best condition and maybe that's why he is playing further back," said Valdano.