10 - Lionel Messi - v3

[Hamzah]

10 dribbles today according to whoscored

He didn't have a great game but had a few good dribbles and created a chance. The runners had bad timing or a bad finish in Palacios case

 

[darthvader7888]

Messi has created the most chances (21) and completed the most dribbles (39) in the 2014 World Cup.

But he's past it because he doesn't run 12 km every game.

 

[FC B]

It is hard for me seeing him and the rest of the argies winning the WC against those Germany Panzers but it will surely be a colosal happy feeling for me if it were to happen.

 

[Hamzah]

But he's past it because he doesn't run 12 km every game.

He should run more it would help his game a lot.

 

[Messi_Goal]

A few people have already said it and I agree Messi`s fitness looks poor...
I don't expect him to run like a nutter, He just doesn't look fit enough.

 

[DonAK]

I heard something about Di Maria considering a stem cell treatment to get ready for the final.

 

[raskolnikov]

He should run more it would help his game a lot.

Its clear he cant, he wasnt saving himself for the wc obviously when he cant do it now either.
He clearly declined conditionally, there is no way around it, lets hope he runs near heartattack levels on sunday and then gets his conditioning up in the upcoming season.

 

[FC B]

A few people have already said it and I agree Messi`s fitness looks poor...

Surely and also a mental issue too. Otherwise it is hard to explain why this deep in form occured and persited for so long...

 

[Mitchell1978]

It is hard for me seeing him and the rest of the argies winning the WC against those Germany Panzers but it will surely be a colosal happy feeling for me if it were to happen.

being the underdog might help Messi and Argentina this time

 

[Antimadridista1]

People expect more from him. This is normal.
But even at 1% he's still the best, and by far.

Hopefully he'll be MOTM in the final ! Vamos Leo, Vamos Argentina !

 

[Mitchell1978]

Its clear he cant, he wasnt saving himself for the wc obviously when he cant do it now either.
He clearly declined conditionally, there is no way around it, lets hope he runs near heartattack levels on sunday and then gets his conditioning up in the upcoming season.

if there's a coach who's known for great conditioning its Enrique so i'm quite optimistic about next season

 

[beautifulgame]

All that matters is Argentina win

 

[Alik]

In my opinion, it is whenever Argentina shifts to a defensive tactic that Messi is less effective.

 

[Flavia]

Lionel Messi completed 10 take-ons tonight, more than any other player on the pitch #arg [via @squawka]

 

[UEFA_Barça_Chris]

Do you seriously think Argentina has any chance vs netherlands? I fear a collapse like today.

Hi.