Filipe Luis on Barcelona Captain’s Playing Style

Brazil left-back Filipe Luis claims he has studied Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi throughout his taking part in days at Atletico Madrid. Messi has netted 24 targets in opposition to Atletico Madrid in all competitions as he is without doubt one of the worst nightmares for the La Liga giants. Additionally Learn – Lionel Messi Set to Break Record For Most LaLiga Appearances For Barcelona in Game Against Cadiz

Luis, who at the moment performed for Flamengo in Serie A, stated that Messi was one of the best participant he has seen play throughout his time in La Liga. Additionally Learn – Manchester City Reject Report Claiming They Have Made Offer to Lionel Messi

“Sooner or later I wish to ask Messi what it felt like taking part in in opposition to me. I approached it as crucial recreation in my life in opposition to him as a result of he was one of the best participant I’ve seen play,” instructed the Every day Mail. Additionally Learn – Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain: ‘Better Release Messi’ – Twitter Buzzing After Barca Crushed at Camp Nou

The 35-year-old stated that Messi improvises quite a bit and watches the defenders” motion to plan his subsequent transfer.

“Messi had a factor – and I studied him quite a bit – that was essential. He improvises. He doesn’t have the dribble in his thoughts earlier than the ball will get to him. He watches the defender’s motion and relying in your physique place, he goes somehow. So first I attempted to not let him obtain the ball,” he stated.

Luis additional claims that Messi doesn’t go down in search of foul and it’s unimaginable to face him one on one when he receives the ball going through the participant.

“When he acquired together with his again to me, there can be a tough problem and since he’s so sturdy, so resistant, as a result of he doesn’t go down in search of fouls, the foul isn’t given away.

“If he receives the ball going through you, one on one, it’s unimaginable due to that improvisation he has. You possibly can’t plan for it, as a result of he’s watching you and might change. I might faux to make one problem, one facet, to attempt to make him go the opposite approach, the place I actually wished him.

Luis recalled how he went too far in opposition to Messi a few occasions by way of aggression which resulted in sent-off. Nevertheless, he claims Messi by no means stated something to him for the aggressive play.

“There have been video games the place I went too far by way of aggression. I used to be despatched off, however he by no means had a go at me for it; he by no means stated something. I feel he appreciated it, I feel he appreciated that form of problem.

“In truth, Barcelona referred to as me [towards the end of his time at Atletico] so I feel he should have appreciated my soccer. I’d wish to know his opinion someday. My greatest video games had been all the time in opposition to Messi, for positive,” Luis stated.