BARCELONA – Former Barcelona coach, Quique Setien, assess Lionel Messi is a figure who is difficult to manage. Even though he only served for six months in the coaching chair, Setien admitted that he already knew the character of Messi.
Setien also clearly does not deny that Messi is the world’s best player of all time. Because not only did he look great, but the 33-year-old player was able to maintain the consistency of his slick performance.
However, Setien believes that Messi is a figure who is difficult to control. Because the Argentine player’s great reputation makes it difficult for him to be criticized by the coach, as he experienced while serving at the Camp Nou.
“I think Messi is the best of all time. There are many other great players who are also great, but the continuity that this child has had over the years has not been owned by anyone, “said Setien, quoting from Goal, Sunday (1/11/2020).
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“Leo is difficult to control. Who am I to change it. If they have accepted it as it is for years, that won’t change it, “he added.
“There are other facets outside of the players and that’s more difficult to manage. Much more difficult. It’s something that sticks out with many athletes that can be seen in the Michael Jordan documentary. You see things that you don’t expect, “he continued.
“He’s very quiet but he makes you see the things he wants. He doesn’t talk much, “he continued.
Setien also realized that Messi’s figure was valuable for Barcelona. Therefore, when La Pulga – the nickname Messi – is about to leave Barcelona, the club will try its best to maintain it.
However, Messi’s desire to leave could not be separated from Setien’s poor performance. Since taking charge of Barcelona in January, the former Real Betis coach has failed to bring Barcelona to the top.
Barcelona’s 2-8 defeat of Bayern Munich in the Champions League was the culmination of a poor performance for the Blaugrana – Barcelona’s nickname. After that, Setien also failed to give a single title to Barcelona at the end of the season.
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