Lionel Messi
La Liga
Games: 20.
Goals: 15.
Assists: 8.
Shots: 103.
Shot accuracy: 65%.
Key passes: 35.
Chances created: 43.
In what has been a relatively disappointing domestic campaign for the defending champions in Spain, Messi is struggling to adapt somewhat to new head coach Gerardo Martino’s tactics.
The slick passing of the Pep Guardiola era has gone and now a long ball game is required – something very un-Barca and a style of play that doesn’t adhere to the 26-year-old’s qualities.
Check out the Barcelona predicted lineup for game with Manchester City.
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