Originally Posted by kendoddsdadsdogsdead
Exactly. Add to that a gruelling copa del rey cup which is two legs til the final and for some bizarre reason Valverde opted to play Messi throughout.
Why he didn't perform in the world cup was down to a number of reasons I believe.
Firstly Valverde made him play in almost every game last season because not only did they want the double but they were also having an invincible season until the last but one game when Valverde decided to rest Messi altogether and they lost!
Secondly I think the pressure of the Maradona factor weighed heavy on him.
Thirdly Argentina were once again mismanaged to the point where it was almost criminal.
When you see teams like Denmark and even Iran realising that if you set up compact and be hard to beat then you have a chance, and Sampaoli with the best player in the world in his team failing to understand this it beggars belief.
Finally when are people gonna stop buying the Richard Scudamore and sky tv pedalled myth that the premier league is the best.
Barcelona have lost to Leganes, and drawn at home to Bilbao amd Girona already this season yet they still sit above the both Madrid clubs so that should tell you how competitive the league is!
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