A squeezed Messi who survives on assists

As soon as the match is over the Valladolid, Mister chip posted on his Twitter account a devastating data: “Messi has played seven complete consecutive games in which he has only scored one goal (from a penalty against Atlético de Madrid). first time what something like this happens in her 15-year professional career. “In this period of time, blaugrana star has remained decisive as evidenced the fact that since LaLiga was retaken after the confinement it has given nine assists on goal.

The lack of success before the goal is a unappealable reality which may have an explanation in the minute load that the Argentine has with Barcelona. It is not only, together with Ter Stegen, the only member of the squad who has played it all, but has been completing the total minutes from day eight.

Messi missed the first four days of the League after get injured at first workout in which he participated after the holidays. It debuted in day five playing 45 minutes against Granada and returned to play half the following day against Villarreal. On the seventh day, with adductor discomfort, was not summoned and from there it has played everything for 28 consecutive days.

Adding up all the competitions, Messi is he top producer Barcelona and LaLiga. He has played 40 games scoring 27 goals and giving 25 goal passes, which makes him a direct participant in 52 goals.

In the back to competition It has not been successful as usual door face. He has marked three goals: one against Mallorca in the discount and two of penalty against Leganes and Atlético de Madrid. Occasions have not been lacking, before him Valladolid they took a corner shot that went inside, Diego Lopez he answered with a great paradón to a volley during the derby and Koundé He avoided his foul goal in the match against Sevilla.

Before him Valladolid there was a rumor that could rest, but finally was Suarez the one that started on the bench. As Setién pointed out, in the Barça there are players they have such a hierarchy in which they regulate themselves. Messi is one of them and it doesn't seem like he's going to stop …