LIONEL MESSI’S switch saga has left some Barcelona team-mates feeling ‘undervalued’.
The Argentine was determined to depart his boyhood membership in the summertime, following a decline which culminated in final season’s 8-2 humiliation by the hands of Bayern Munich.
Messi, 33, skilled his newest Barcelona humiliation in opposition to JuventusCredit score: Reuters
Messi, 33, has spoken of feeling ‘alone’, whereas criticising the board.
And in response to Mundo Deportivo, a few of his team-mates have been upset by Messi’s feedback, which indicate that he’d slightly they’d not been recruited.
Having didn’t depart in the summertime after it grew to become clear that he’d have to pull the membership to courtroom, Messi has been again on the pitch this season.
However even he has not been in a position to halt their poor leads to LaLiga.
Barca sit ninth after ten video games, having solely managed to win 4 of them.
Previous to this week, Ronald Koeman’s males had discovered solace within the Champions League, nonetheless.
However their 3-0 humbling at house to Juventus supplied a reminder of how far off the mark they’re amongst Europe’s elite.
Messi has appeared subdued this season, having seen his pal Luis Suarez be pressured out to Atletico Madrid in September.
Some Barca stars really feel ‘undervalued’ by MessiCredit score: Reuters
And followers commented on how he has appeared ‘lonely’ in coaching.
The six-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to be linked with a transfer away – with Manchester Metropolis believing they’re in a superb place to signal the ace on the finish of the season.
And Neymar stoked PSG rumours final week, when he claimed that he’s ‘positive’ that he’ll play with Messi once more subsequent season.
The saga is ready to take one other twist subsequent month, as Barcelona’s newest presidential election rolls round – with former chief Joan Laporte hoping to return to the hotseat.
