I think defences have finally figured out Messi. I'm going with a strong gamble and saying he won't break 50 goals penalties not included this season.
Yes you can quote me later on if I'm wrong, I hope I will be.
True..he only scored 6 goals in 5 games this season.
. The evidence you put forward to debate my statement is very compelinh and I very much enjoyee the holistic approach you took in analysing my post...oh wait
Like the evidence that you put forward after the first game where Messi didn't scored, when it was clear that he was exhausted. Other players have been rested and dind't do much better yesterday, but I don't see anyone taking any conclusion from their performances.
Messi has been awfull yesterday and dind't have the best start of the season(at least not for his standards), but it's to be expected. Him, busi and VV are the ones that have played the most last season and it's obvious that they're not at their best. Though while Busi is benched and Song takes his place, Tito didn't had the courage to do the same with Messi in the 2nd half.
I don't want to imagine what the reactions will be on this forum when Messi will have his true poor season.
He actually was unhappy just before Pep made him the star he is today. Writing him an SMS in the team bus that he wants to leave as he doesn't see himself contributing crucially to the team. (from Graham Hunters book)
If Graham said so then it must be true..was he next to Messi when he wrote the SMS or next to Pep when he received it?