Now all those words from Frank Rijkaard about Messi back in 2004 when he was just breaking into first team make even more sense. And that was Messi we are talking about. One of the most focused individuals out there.
Basically he kept repeating we need to take it slow and have patience.
Maybe we had the luxury then to be more patient but words are nonetheless true.
And then you had characters like Puyol, Marquez, Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Larsson, Xavi... Players who commanded respect. There was hierarchy and much much less distractions.
Susceptible and lacking in guidance boys like Lamine would have benefited from that environment.
Basically he kept repeating we need to take it slow and have patience.
Maybe we had the luxury then to be more patient but words are nonetheless true.
And then you had characters like Puyol, Marquez, Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Larsson, Xavi... Players who commanded respect. There was hierarchy and much much less distractions.
Susceptible and lacking in guidance boys like Lamine would have benefited from that environment.
