Mitchell1978
Senior Member
When Leo was injured in 2017 and missed many games, Luis stepped in and was La Liga's best scorer. When Leo missed again several games last year, Luis has played at a top level and scored lots of goals. What that means? It means that there is no striker or winger who can play alongside Messi and perform at high level. The same apply for Coutinho, Dembele and Malcom. All 3 of them were playing a lot better with their previous clubs - Liverpool, Borusia Dortmund and Bordeaux. Their career stack, when they join our club. Messi is a genius. He is the best in the history of this game. But his playing style does not allow others to achieve their tops. That is the TRUTH.
Is that why both Neymar (14/15 39 goals, treble) and Suarez (15/16 59 goals overall, golden shoe win) both had their most prolific and best season playing along Messi?
Some truth.