Messi shows his importance as a captain

His first speech after the final match for the Joan Gamper Trophy in summer, his message on Monday before the return match against Sevilla and his gesture with Coutinho strengthened his leadership. And now, Leo warns, “Let’s attack on everything.”

Respecting his instinct to always score Sevilla, to which he recorded 21 goals in 17 games at Camp Nou, Lionel Messi closed the series of goals and Barcelona went to the semifinals of the King’s Cup.

He was not the excellent Messi as he knows to be. He lost the ball more often than any other player in this match, 21 times, and even lost a golden opportunity to score, which he had created himself.

He made a magic pass for Sergi Robertos’ goal for the 4-0 result. Well, that was not the best thing he did this week. Messi – in the role of the captain whom some people questioned whether he would be able to practice, which he took in completely natural, was the first to ignite the return wake to Seville: “Let the people come in Camp Nou, we want to come back. ”

Besides, in the first game in Sevilla there were also other stars: Pique, Alba, Rakitic, Suarez and Coutinho.

But the best detail came to the field. After winning the penalty itself, Messi decided to leave Coutinhos in his hand to shoot him. What could have been a cluttered bomb as if the Brazilian did not score, ended up as a revival of self-confidence for the 26-year-old, who gave the first signs of a great match in turn after a few months. “He gave me the penalty in a natural way. This is a detail that shows how big he is, “said Coutinho thanking Messi after the match.

 It is clear that Barça has been following Messi’s instructions since August when he gave his first speech as captain, during which he was determined and vocal. It is known that, as he himself has said, he has had the best teachers. Puyol, Xavi and Iniesta have opened the way, Messi has simply followed their footsteps.

Captain of a few words, while his public speeches are complete. Of course, when you talk a bit, the message you want to convey is more reliable. Since Messi’s speech in August, everyone in the club is convinced that a triplet can be won again. Although this word, for now, is taboo at Camp Nou. Messi changed it slightly by saying “Let’s attack on everything.”