They keep sh*tting out of their mouth , its marca this time about Messi 'not wanting' to get subbed off:
Many thought that the situation might change with the arrival of Luis Enrique, but the reality has been rather contrasting as clearly demonstrated over the weekend.
The images shown on LaSexta revealed how the coach asked the Argentine star to come off to be replaced by Munir with the outcome leaving it patently obvious for all to see who the actual boss is. The 27-year-old does as he wishes. It has been proven once again.
Lionel Messi does not want to miss a single minute of competitive football. His coach wants to keep him happy and consequently gives him leeway which does not apply to other players, as Neymar experienced when eventually selected as the man to make way against Eibar. One is untouchable, the other is not.
Luis Enrique was wrong to ask. It is important to have a mutual understanding with the players, but problems arise when equal treatment does not apply to all. Every single proud, committed player will want to remain on the pitch, even more so when battling to be the very best. Messi is ambitious which he showed again versus Eibar.
With Zarra's record in his sight, the Argentine wanted to remain on the pitch until the final whistle, although he would have wanted to do so under other circumstances as well. That is Lionel Messi, for better or for worse