10 - Lionel Messi - v5

[Neeraj]

Even if Messi doesn't shake off Kante, he's going to be pulling him out of position all game long; see Kovacic

We really need to make use of the fact that they will have one player out of position and Messi is good enough to turn his man and make the pass under a man marking pressure.

 

[Messi983]

If he'll be man marked Messi should just stay on the wing for the whole game and let Gomes run the show in the middle.

 

[Xaviniesta]

I hope he isn’t quiet tonight, otherwise we’ll hear the British media sucking off Kante for the next 2 weeks

 

[Flavius]

Time for some show in UCL Messi. Long time since 2015, last time he destroyed teams in KO games.

 

[pregra]

Doubt Messi will do anything special tonight, he's really been struggling going past players the last couple of matches. And he won't get at sniff at goal if he doesn't manage to create the chance(s) for himself.

 

[RMU ReBorn]

I thing that he will be facing his thoughest opponent in his carrer- Ngolo Kante. Will be a real challenge for him.

So Kante>Xabi Alonso ?

 

[DonAK]

The Kante craze is unbelievable. He's shit for France and not been great this season. Oh I wonder why since he's supposed to be a demigod.

Xabi at his prime was better yes. Easily.

 

[ASordidGod]

The Kante craze is unbelievable. He's shit for France and not been great this season. Oh I wonder why since he's supposed to be a demigod.

Xabi at his prime was better yes. Easily.

Xabi was a much better footballer, and if I had to choose one easily it would be him. But Kante has so much energy, makes so many tackles and interceptions; he is an excellent if limited cm. If he man marks Messi Messi will find it tough I think. Really hope I'm wrong.

 

[ronniecro]

i don't expect great match from him tonight,needs to be in top form to do anything against chelsea and he isn't at his top lately,hope i'm wrong though

 

[raedkuwait]

Messi will tear them apart today, i just can feel it, hang on to your seat guys we are into something really special tonight 😉

 

[pregra]

Felt the backside of his thigh in training yesterday, I'm calling an injury and subbed before half time.

 

[bismp]

Felt the backside of his thigh in training yesterday, I'm calling an injury and subbed before half time.

Source?

 

[Hamzah]

Kante is nowhere near his toughest opponent

 

[messid10s]

When Messi scores against Chelsea only then will he win the world cup.

 

[Andresito]

Lampard in the studio saying Messi is the best in the world.

In other news, the sky is blue.