Agree, Messi's work rate and off the ball movement hold him and his team back a lot. It's one of the key reasons why he can be a much better dribbler and passer than Ronaldo but still not be much ahead of him as a player in most people's eyes.
10 - Lionel Messi - v5
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Agree, Messi's work rate and off the ball movement hold him and his team back a lot. It's one of the key reasons why he can be a much better dribbler and passer than Ronaldo but still not be much ahead of him as a player in most people's eyes.
Mitchell1978
Senior Member
Messi average km per game has been around 8 km since 2010 so its nothing unusual for him.
Granted 7,6 is on the low side of his normal average but still people who think this is the big issue have little knowledge of his game.
Granted 7,6 is on the low side of his normal average but still people who think this is the big issue have little knowledge of his game.
FCBfan22
Senior Member
Did that moron announce the lineup already again?
not officially, just "rumors"
Caballero; Mercado, Otamendi, Tagliafico; Salvio, Enzo, Mascherano, Acuna; Messi, Meza; Aguero
Joan
Well-known member
Is that the guy who announced the lineup vs. Iceland 24 hours earlier than needed?
Doubt it.
Jägermeister
New member
If you move very little you are less available to participate and you probably don't defend or make many runs either. What is the "big issue" in your opinion?
inb4 teammates
Felipetonelo
New member
This can't be true. How can someone say this team is better than Portugal squad?
NorthernCule
Banned
Score?
He's going to be dropping deep and forcing every ball through him regardless of whether it's the best option.
Don't see him scoring playing as a CDM unless he gets a free-kick or another penalty (god-forbid he misses).
He needs to stop forcing things and let the game come to him.
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