DBasia.news – Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak praised all that Lionel Messi has written so far. Oblak admitted that he was often helpless when he faced Messi.
Lionel Messi broke Pele’s legendary record after scoring a goal in the match against Real Valladolid. Messi surpasses Pele for the top scorer in a single club. Now, Messi has collected 644 goals for Barcelona.
The record is increasingly dazzling in Messi’s career. Since starting his senior career in 2014, Messi has reaped many achievements.
Lionel Messi helped Barcelona win 10 LaLiga titles and four Champions League titles. On individual matters, Messi won the Ballon d’Or six times.
What Messi inscribed amazed Oblak. The goalkeeper feels Messi always finds a way to score goals into the net.
Lionel Messi and Jan Oblak
“He watched my feet. If I make one step, he will see it and shoot to the other side. That’s why he is the best. That is the reason he is difficult to predict,” said Oblak as reported by Goal.
“He doesn’t show it, but always sees it. He’s always watching you. His eyes are on the ball, but looking at you.”
“Sometimes you think about controlling him. However, in a second he changed the game, he scored a goal, and Barcelona won,” Oblak said.
“Sometimes, you don’t see it. Maybe you will think it is not dangerous. Then, he scored a goal. This happened to us last season. You have to concentrate,” explained Oblak.
“He scored a lot of goals against me. Too many. However, he is a great player, extraordinary, and the best.”
“There are lots of occasions when he scores goals you don’t understand because everything looks easy,” explained the goalkeeper.
Oblak is not trying to find a way to stop Messi. However, again La Pulga showed itself to be on a different level.
“Usually, goalkeepers are used throughout the game to help defenders. However, I know it’s difficult because Messi is on the other side,” said the goalkeeper.
“It’s difficult to do something technically because you never know what he’s going to do. One thing you can do is play hard and when you see him don’t be left out.”
“Try tackling the ball. However, don’t make fouls near the goal because he’s good at free kicks. He’s great at everything,” Oblak said.
“If you get too close, he will pass. If you go too far, he will shoot. It is not easy to decide how you will survive the uncertainty.”
The 27-year-old goalkeeper felt Lionel Messi would continue to carve out records before hanging up his boots. “I’m sure he will score a lot more than just 644 goals, although that’s a lot.”
“This is a very special achievement. I can only say the best words about Messi,” added Oblak.
“Messi has shown it over the years and I congratulate him. I hope he scores more goals, but not against me.”
Lionel Messi’s future at Barcelona is still uncertain. Reportedly, Messi had several considerations before making the decision to stay or leave. One of the most important is Barca’s achievements this season.