From Pablo Aimar to Simeone and Mourinho: A rundown of the extraordinary definitions of Messi by several elite coaches

Many internationally renowned football coaches expressed their views Lionel Andres Messi They all had nothing but praise for the best football player in the world.The pain that most people have suffered has heightened their definition of the 36-year-old from Rosario, who continues to delight in his magic and has just been Nominated again for Best of 2023.

“There is no doubt that Messi is the best football player in the world, Ability to motivate the team even if they are having a bad day, ended up having the best day. When you see it, your enthusiasm increases, which is closely related to emotion. “He said. Diego SimeoneI have played against him many times as a team coach. Atletico Madrid.Vision Cholo is one of the compendiums that contains the production of this website Coach’s Voice.

“With the national team (Argentina), He is the deciding factor. He’s the key; controls the tempo; and most importantly, he directs his team’s offense and understands all the players who will ultimately play alongside him. ” emphasizes the former national team midfielder and two-time Copa America winner in 1991 and 1993.

although, Domenech torrentwho is the adjutant Guardiola inside barcelona Between 2008 and 2012, he insisted: “We had the best players in the world, Messi, steely morale and a coach that everyone followed. Most importantly, we were convinced that we would win. The first was Pep (Guardiola). The greater the difficulty, the clearer you can see“.

Continue to work with the club Blaugranait is interesting to know the version Karls Rexachwho is the company’s technical director barcelona When he signed Messi in 2000. “It’s an impressive thing. It was the same the whole time we spent at Barcelona. For me it’s a shame to end like this because I personally think the team had more space to win “,” stressed the Catalan strategist when talking about Leo’s departure from the club in 2021.

“As I walked to the bench, I was paying attention to the game. I would take a step and turn around. I took another step and turned around again and saw him. When I walked to the bench, I told the assistants who were there: ‘We have to sign him,'” he recalled. “Five minutes is enough -How long it took me to pass the ball from the corner to the bench- Let’s see if nothing weird happens. Become one of the greatest players in world football. “I’ve been playing football for many years and you saw a lot of talented kids playing football back then, but Messi was completely different to everyone,” he said.

“For a kid his age, he did incredible things., he continues to do the same thing in every game now, but on a different scale than then. But he not only plays well in the game but he keeps the ball,” he added. “You see other kids at that age who play well, but when the ball goes by them, every now and then they struggle with it. ball contact. But Messi is not, he is always in possession of the ball. If he loses it, he puts pressure on the player who stole it until he takes it from him. That was against a player who was much older than him, several heads taller than him,” he explained. “A boy who changed on the pitch. Outside he is shy and quiet. But when he plays, he becomes a different person, Born winner, brave, never give up the game. It’s an amazing thing,” he concluded.

I also have people who have appeared in front of me many times who are Jose MourinhoAs a head coach, who beats Messi and who loses? real Madrid, and other teams.Responsible Inter MilanThe Portuguese told how he prepared for the 2010 Champions League semi-finals when he knocked out then European and world champions Barcelona.

“Our situation is very, very clear. When he is between the lines he cannot play without marking. Then this player (defensive midfielder) must completely control this area (defensive front); always with The left back keeps communicating. Sometimes (Messi) becomes (the priority) for the midfielder,” Mou said.

“If Messi suddenly steps in and you decide to go (with him), you have to protect yourself from (Dani) Alves. There are various ideas, but basically Everything is to prevent Messi from playing

“, he emphasized.

although Sergio Batista He conducts instruction in two stages.first in Beijing 2008 Olympic Gamesin the winning team gold medal. He was also in charge of the senior team from 2010 to 2011. 1986 Mexican World Champion El Checho vs. Diego Armando Maradona So he’s an expert in talking about both. “(Diego Maradona) Where he surprises you the most is in training. In games you enjoy it, but to do it without the cameras, in that intimate atmosphere, it’s just spectacular . He did something unusual. From another planet.Years later, I feel the same way about Lionel Messi. Even though he’s still young (21 years old), we’ve already seen a lot of potential in him. ” said the former midfielder. argentina youth team and bed.

“Contrary to what many people think, I don’t think Messi needs the World Cup to prove that he is the best player in the world,” Batista said. “Shared with Maradona as a player and Messi as a coach A dressing room is a privilege. The coach doesn’t have to say anything to the players. It’s enough to show where you are on the field. Then you know they will make a decision,” he reflected.

Juan Antonio PizziAs far as he is concerned, he is chili when they beat Argentina on penalties in the final 2016 America’s Cup. He said: “To stop the best player in history, the truth is that a lot of things cannot be done. I retain what I said to the Valencia player when I faced him many times in Spain:”You have to do what you normally do and control Messi‘. The right back has to stand out and mark the left wing of the opposition team while also having to worry about Messi. The center has to work hard to move the team forward and score goals, while also having to worry about Messi. “The former Argentina striker revealed. “That was the only information I gave to all the players on the field. His role against average teams also feeds into Messi’s, because from every aspect and in every situation he can create chances for you to score goals,” he concluded.

although Luis Felipe Scolariwho knows how to become a world champion 2002 Korea, Japan and Brazil and Portugal exist 2003/2008“, said: “When I was the coach of Portugal and Brazil, I had to vote for the best player in the world.vote for Luis Figo.Then when I’m from Brazil I voted for cristiano ronaldo

Because I know him very well.but If I had to choose, I would also choose Messi. Because he is a genius. A complete genius. “It’s great to see him play and see what he does.”

Although the much-anticipated testimony is Pablo Aymar, Messi’s idol. The two played together for the Argentina national team from 2005 to 2009. “Football accepts all opinions and that’s why it’s so popular.” It has a lot to do with opportunity.So, what happens when someone breaks a chance Lionel Messi“When he comes on, we all believe that Barcelona will win,” the man from Córdoba said during the game. flea He is an excellent team player.

“He dried up the praise; for 15 years he did exactly what he had to do. No one asked and no one could bring anything to the table He plays 60 to 70 games a year. He knows he’s going to play them and ninety percent of the time he’s going to be the best.So no more analysis. All of us who have played at a certain level no longer talk about how many meters he runs per game,” said the former River Plate figure.

“I firmly believe that football is not about the what, but the when. The best footballers, besides doing everything well, stand out because they know when to do it. Inevitably I have to talk about Messi. 22 He was probably his most colorful when he was even dribbling in his own shadow as a kid. Now, the current version makes it the best ever; do whatever it has to do, when it has to be done, when it has to be done”, concluded the 1997 Malaysian Under-20 World Champion.