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Liverpool Striker Says Barcelona Star Will Be Back To His Best Soon
- Updated: February 11, 2014
Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino says Lionel Messi’s pride had been affected by negative criticism over his recent form.
The four-time world footballer scored his first league goals from open play since September, with a brace in Barca’s 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday.
The Argentine forward has had an injury-hit season, and was sidelined for two months with a hamstring problem. Upon returning he failed to score in his first three games before finding the net in the 3-2 home defeat by Valencia at the start of February and Martino said negative criticisms don’t help players.
“When you do that to the best player in the world, this is what happens.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez believes Messi will return to his best form sooner than later after spending 59 days on the sidelines.
Last month, the Argentina forward scored twice against Getafe in both legs of their Copa del Rey tie, before netting a penalty as Barcelona endured a La Liga defeat to Valencia before scoring a third brace since his return in January as Barcelona beat Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday.
However, despite already scoring seven goals since his return, Suarez believes Messi requires support as he readjusts to life after injury.
“Now, in this delicate moment, his teammates have to give him a hand. He has done everything for the team for a long time, he gave a lot from the team and now he needs help.”
Suarez understands the difficulty of returning from injury and claims the mental aspect could continue to hamper Messi.
“In your head, you have the feeling that you can have a problem again, it’s a little bit difficult, but I’m sure that little by little, Messi is going to again be the player everyone knows,” he added.
“Once he sees that he doesn’t have any physical problem, he will be the player he has been before.”
“The injuries play in your mind, but once you notice that nothing bad happens, then everything is solved.”
“It’s only a matter of time until he starts to play without thinking that he can have another injury.” Suarez said.
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