Messi gives Barcelona the cutting edge to compete on all fronts. With Messi in the team, you EXPECT to win trophies. Without Messi, you HOPE to win trophies. That is the big difference.
To anyone who thinks that he can be easily replaced, just think about this. Messi is the best winger, he is the best central midfielder, he is the best attacking midfielder, he is the best striker, he is the best dead ball specialist. He is the best player in every forward position in any role. Is there any player out there who can match that?
Messi's multiple abilities is the reason why this team has not yet been so badly exposed with it's poor midfield. Take Messi out of the equation, and the 4-0 result against PSG will occur on a more regular basis.
To anyone who thinks that he can be easily replaced, just think about this. Messi is the best winger, he is the best central midfielder, he is the best attacking midfielder, he is the best striker, he is the best dead ball specialist. He is the best player in every forward position in any role. Is there any player out there who can match that?
Messi's multiple abilities is the reason why this team has not yet been so badly exposed with it's poor midfield. Take Messi out of the equation, and the 4-0 result against PSG will occur on a more regular basis.