Lionel Messi is always up to date with what is happening in Barcelona and although he lives in the United States, he has the possibility to watch the team's matches. The Argentine is delighted with the way the team is playing these first months of competition under the leadership of Xavi Hernández and the response of La Masia's youngsters.
It's spectacular to see how the boys react to the confidence he gives them.
“It’s a great pride to see how the first team is represented at the moment. This Barça is spectacular and that doesn't surprise me. This isn't new, it's been like this all my life; since I arrived at Barça at the age of 13. It's spectacular that the boys have had the opportunity over the last couple of years and when you give them confidence they respond that way becausethey know the club better than anyone and they are used to playing like this since they were young. If they are accompanied, these things happen, as is the case in our time,” the Argentinian said in an interview with TV3.
“In our mind, tomorrow is living in Barcelona again. My children, my wife and I miss Barcelona a lot. We have friends and we left a lot of things there. My children are Catalan. I have lived in Barcelona all my life, I feel like I am there and I miss it a lot. You never know where life will take you, but our intention is to come back because this is our home,” Leo said.
It's an honor that the best player in history says these things.”
During Hansi FilmDuring Saturday's press conference, he was asked about the Argentine player's comments. The German coach was grateful for these statements. “It's an honor to hear the best player in history say that. He follows the team closely. We see that he still cares about this club and that means a lot to us,” Flick said.
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