Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier has revealed the manager’s advice to stop Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. The player has revealed the advice given to him by manager Diego Simeone while playing at Spanish club Atletico Madrid.
‘There’s only one way to stop Messi. Pray well. That’s all we can do.’ That’s the advice given by Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, Trippier, who is also an England defender, said in an interview with Goal.
“Playing against Messi is the hardest thing. The funny thing is that our coach Diego Simeone is also Argentinian. “Before every game he used to say that the only way to stop Messi is to pray well,” said Trippier.
With Barcelona, Messi has played against Atletico Madrid 43 times in his career so far. They have won 24 matches, lost 8 times and drawn 11 times. Lionel Messi scored 32 goals and nine assists against Real Madrid.
