Today was the day to talk to the media and Lionel Messi did after Barcelona's draw against Athletic at Camp Nou.
The Argentine star passed through the mixed zone and admitted that defending is proving a problem: "We’re aware we have to be stronger in defence. We’re coming from a season when it was difficult to score against us and now it’s taking very little for [the opposition] to score. We have to improve and get stronger in defence, that’s the most important thing."
Messi also wanted to say that Barça don't depend on him. He was left on the bench against Athletic, coming on to set up the equaliser for Munir.
"We have the squad and the players to be a great team, to be a strong team and to not depend on anyone," he added. "This is Barca. We have enough players to not depend on one. These results have been a shame, but we have to stay calm because it’s a long season.
Finally, Messi called for patience: "The results are a shame but the season’s just getting stared. We have to keep on going, looking forward, thinking about Wednesday, when we have another tough game in a difficult Champions League group. We have to improve in a lot of things, but we can stay calm because thing are just beginning. "
Christiansmo
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In 3 or 4 years, we won't have him saving us every week anymore. We won't have him carrying this club on his back like he has been doing for years.
Nicbeinoru
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That is beause since Pep no other coach made a new tactic it is still the same old plan depend on players from behind to score the goals wingers and the striker make the space for the coming from behind they had messi ineista xavi many mores to do this thing but now only messi remained and the coach just have no plan
FootballKingCR7
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Messi is a true legend with class. Real Madrid made their biggest mistake to lose Ronaldo this early. The truth is Barcelona will be nothing without Messi as Real will be this season without Ronaldo.