Manchester Metropolis ahead Julian Alvarez has hailed Lionel Messi as “certainly one of a sort” and praised his Argentina team-mate’s management qualities.
- Alvarez says Messi is ‘nice’ captain
- Duo helped safe Copa America success
- Argentina out for World Cup glory
WHAT HAPPENED? Alvarez has performed alongside Messi a number of instances since making his senior debut for Argentina nearly 18 months in the past and was a part of the crew that gained the Copa America final yr, wherein the Paris Saint-Germain star performed a key function. The 22-year-old says Messi can be very important to Argentina’s hopes on the World Cup in Qatar, too.
WHAT THEY SAID: “For me, Messi is at all times at his finest. Even when he isn’t he’s nonetheless the perfect, due to what he can do. It’s magnificent,” Alvarez mentioned on Metropolis TV. “He’s certainly one of a sort. Clearly, having him within the crew is a privilege and I’ll assist him and the entire crew deliver pleasure to Argentina. He leads the group in a good way and this was mirrored earlier than the ultimate [of the Copa America]. He mentioned some superb phrases. Being there you realise that he’s a very regular individual, he is a good individual and a terrific captain.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi can be hoping Argentina can construct on their Copa America success in Qatar this yr as it will likely be the 35-year-old’s final World Cup. The identical goes for Angel Di Maria.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ARGENTINA? The Albiceleste start their World Cup marketing campaign with a recreation in opposition to Saudi Arabia on November 22.