Defenders are particularly tough against Lionel Messi. Barca’s assistant coach has now revealed how clear the requests are in part.
FC Barcelona assistant coach Alfred Schreuder has revealed the calls and calls with which opposing teams are trying to slow down superstar Lionel Messi.
“Messi is hit five or six times per game. Without a spectator you can hear what the opposing teams are calling,” the Dutchman said in an interview with AD. Schreuder explained: “If Leo gets the ball, you will hear:” Foul! Kick him! ‘ But that often doesn’t work. Then they knocked him down once. Just like that, with the palm of your hand. “
Alfred Schreuder on kicks against Messi: “Yellow. And then the game will continue”
In his home country, such actions would have resulted in a dismissal, said Schreuder. “Here in Spain? Yellow. And then the game continues.”
Messi now has 764 competitive games under his belt for Blaugrana. He achieved an impressive number of 658 goals.
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