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Liverpool defender Andy Robertson would prefer Lionel Messi to stay in Barcelona.
Last week, Lionel Messi informed Barcelona that he wants to leave the club before next season starts.
The latest from the Spanish media is now that the Argentine is still thinking of staying one more year in Catalonia. However, speculation about the 33-year-old’s future has been going on for a long time, and Manchester City has been singled out as a possible destination.
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Robertson: – One of the best of all time
At a press conference related to Scotland’s international matches against the Czech Republic and Israel, Liverpool defender Andy Robertson answered questions about City’s connection to Messi.
“From a completely selfish point of view, I hope it doesn’t happen, and I hope he stays in Barcelona,” Robertson said with a smile.
– He is one of the best players ever to play football, so if he were to face one of our fiercest opponents, of course it would not be good, continued Robertson.
Despite 634 goals in 16 seasons at Barcelona, there are still discussions about how Messi had fared in the Premier League. Robertson has no doubts.
– He is a fantastic player, and I have no doubt that the exact same thing occurred to him in the Premier League. The same passion and everything he gives in Barcelona. Liverpool have rejected our signing him so I don’t want to see him anywhere near the Premier League, Robertson said.
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This is how he remembers the meetings with Messi
Although Robertson and Liverpool defeated Barcelona in two games in the Champions League semi-final last year, the Scotsman has not forgotten how the Argentine swept through the first game in Barcelona.
– If he comes to the Premier League, we have to deal with that. It would be great if the guys played against him, because I’ve played him twice and those are the hardest games I’ve ever played. You have to be on all the time and he can come out of nowhere.
According to Metro, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made it clear last week that Liverpool would not return the money Messi costs. However, he welcomes the Argentine to England.
– Obviously it would help City and make them harder to beat. It would have been very good for the Premier League, but I’m not sure the Premier League needs a boost. He has never played in another league, football here is different. I’d like to see it, but I’m not sure it’s going to happen, Klopp said.
Liverpool open the series against Leeds United on 12 September. The general test against Blackpool can be seen on Nettavisen next Saturday from 4:00 p.m.
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