DBasia.news – Lionel Messi is not only the hero for his team, Barcelona. The coach Ernesto Valverde thinks La Pulga has a big responsibility.
Barcelona still depend on him for many aspects despite his 31-year-old age.
But, Messi would always be Messi. Despite his age, Messi is still the engine of Barcelona. It’s proved throughout this season, Messi scored 21 goals in 20 matches of all competitions.
Valverde thinks Messi has some capabilities compared to other players. One of the most distinctive features is the competitive spirit.
“What I’d most highlight about Leo Messi is his huge sense of responsibility for the team. It shows in every game in every competition,” Valverde said quoted by Soccerway.
“What he does is not only difficult, but he does it again and again … That takes enormous mental strength. I have never known anyone with such an amazing competitive spirit,” Valverde said.
Lionel Messi is trending in the transfer market. It happens since Cristiano Ronaldo asked him to continue the career in the Serie A. CR7 thinks Messi should prove himself outside Spain.
However, Messi refused that offer. During an interview, the player who was born in Rosaria admits that he enjoys and would stay in Barcelona.