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Milito: Lionel Messi Is The Best In The World
According to Milito, the loss of Messi will be a big blow to Barca on Tuesday. However, he has backed his countryman to swiftly recover.
Nov 23, 2009 4:48:39 AM
Diego Milito believes that Lionel Messi's absence will be felt by Barcelona when they meet Inter in midweek. He believes his compatriot is the world's best player.
The Blaugrana forward is set to miss the Champions League showdown on Tuesday evening in Camp Nou and his international team-mate thinks that he will be sorely missed.
Messi suffered a knock towards the end of Barca's draw against Athletic Club at the weekend and Milito knows just what an advantage his omission could give Inter.
"Without a doubt Messi is the best, most decisive player in the world," the former Real Zaragoza striker was quoted as saying by uefa.com.
"Leo can win a game on his own at any moment because he's extraordinary. Playing with him every weekend must be a joy.
"I know because I've had the pleasure of training and playing with him for our country. I know him very well and know exactly what he's capable of."
Having suffered a number of serious injuries already in his career, Messi is aware of what it takes to bounce back, and Milito thinks he is at the best club to cope with it all.
"'Leo' has had to complete the transition from boy to man very quickly, and so much has happened to him already – particularly bad injuries," he continued.
"At Barca they protect him very intelligently but Leo has also overcome his difficulties in a very mature way."
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
For more on Spain click ahead to Goal.com's Spain homepage!
The Blaugrana forward is set to miss the Champions League showdown on Tuesday evening in Camp Nou and his international team-mate thinks that he will be sorely missed.
Messi suffered a knock towards the end of Barca's draw against Athletic Club at the weekend and Milito knows just what an advantage his omission could give Inter.
"Without a doubt Messi is the best, most decisive player in the world," the former Real Zaragoza striker was quoted as saying by uefa.com.
"Leo can win a game on his own at any moment because he's extraordinary. Playing with him every weekend must be a joy.
"I know because I've had the pleasure of training and playing with him for our country. I know him very well and know exactly what he's capable of."
Having suffered a number of serious injuries already in his career, Messi is aware of what it takes to bounce back, and Milito thinks he is at the best club to cope with it all.
"'Leo' has had to complete the transition from boy to man very quickly, and so much has happened to him already – particularly bad injuries," he continued.
"At Barca they protect him very intelligently but Leo has also overcome his difficulties in a very mature way."
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
For more on Spain click ahead to Goal.com's Spain homepage!
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