“Messi should be ashamed” Rafael van der Vaart slams Argentine over recent performances
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Lionel Messi has faced some real criticism after he has provided some mediocre performance with PSG in the European stage of football. Lionel Messi currently has 4 goals for the Parisian club, three in the Champions League and one in Ligue 1.
Rafael van der Vaart Dutch midfielder says that Lionel Messi has became a lazy player and is not seen chasing the ball like his fellow forwards. This was said right after Manchester City completely dominated to win 2-1 over PSG in the Ethiad Stadium.
“He goes for a walk now and then and I think, ‘Aren’t you ashamed?’” Rafael van der Vaart on Lionel Messi after the match against Manchester City in the Champions League.
“It started under Ronald Koeman. It was actually a refusal to work and that’s not right for a player like Messi.”
“If he doesn’t score or provide an assist, then he’s made a bad game. Neymar is different, he sees more. Mbappe too.”
Thierry Henry comes up with sharp Criticism for the Argentine coach of PSG, Mauricio Pochettino
Another legendary player has also come in with strong criticism after PSG faultered to the English giants, but this it was not for Lionel Messi it was for the Boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Thierry Henry said that Pochettino has not been able to use his star studded team properly has the defense is most of the time vulnerable and because of which his tactics does not seem to work especially in the European stage of football.
“If you want to win the Champions League, you cannot defend with seven players,” said Henry. “It is impossible, I don’t care who you are. The full backs are exposed, so it’s virtually a three vs one, three vs two on the pitch.”
“Team that win titles – and the Champions League even more so – have their front-three facing the ball.”
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