Messi

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Barcelona winger Lionel Messi reckons Liverpool will be scared stiff going into their Champions League clash with the Spanish champions.

The 19-year-old, who is targeting the fixtures for his return from injury, believes his side are firm favourites to progress into the quarter-finals.

 

"Any rivals are dangerous in Europe at this time but Liverpool are a team that can be beaten by Barcelona. Lyon are the most difficult today," said Messi.

 

"I expect an open game because the English play without defensive caution and with a style similar to Barcelona.

 

"Sincerely, I believe Liverpool are worried about playing against us because we are the champions of Europe and that strikes fear in any rivals.

 

"I desire to travel to Liverpool with much work done and holding an advantage to qualify for the next round.

 

"A 2-0 or 3-0 score will be perfect for Barca.

 

"Always, we need to not concede a goal in Camp Nou to avoid problems at Anfield."

 

The Argentinean admits having a Spanish contingent could work in Liverpool's favour.

 

He said: "The Reds are a peculiar team. They play in England but the style of the coach and many of the players is nearly Spanish. This will be an extra problem for Barcelona."

 

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[Herbie von Smalls]

he doesn't have much of a clue if he thinks we are their easiest fixture.

[cymrococh]

whenever someone says stuff like this about us, it usually bites them in the a***.

[Guest Anders Honoré]

"I expect an open game because the English play without defensive caution and with a style similar to Barcelona.

 

Do your homework, kid.

 

"Sincerely, I believe Liverpool are worried about playing against us because we are the champions of Europe and that strikes fear in any rivals.

 

been there, done that. it's not that scary.

[Stevie H]

play warnock against them and tell him to knack the cocky little get.

[Herbie von Smalls]

play warnock against them and tell him to knack the cocky little get.

it'll be lucas neill in that position by then

[Guest Anders Honoré]

any of our current leftbacks will be slaughtered by messi. rather play with three at the back. Agger will take care of him.

[Stevie H]

it'll be lucas neill in that position by then

that's a really good point actually.

 

any of our current leftbacks will be slaughtered by messi. rather play with three at the back. Agger will take care of him.

you'd play three at the back against ronaldinho, eto'o and messi.

 

berk.

[madskilz]

it'll be lucas neill in that position by then

 

Although he will actually be cup tied if he signs

[Stevie H]

Although he will actually be cup tied if he signs

s****.

 

crap point, herbie.

[Herbie von Smalls]

s****.

 

crap point, herbie.

i forgot about blackburn's uefa adventure.

 

let aurelio clobber the c*** then.

[Guest Anders Honoré]

I thought they had changed the rules so playing in the UEFA Cup doesn't cup tie you for the CL?

 

you'd play three at the back against ronaldinho, eto'o and messi.

 

berk.

 

At Nou Camp? yes. With wing backs, obviously. And xabi, steve and momo in the centre. A tackling fiesta.

[aka Dus]

I find it a bit odd he would talk up Lyon like that too. Since they won't be meeting them this season I guess it won't matter.

[kacangpool]

At first glance of the title, I thought he was joining Liverpool, but then I thought wtf is he referring to himself as "we" for.

 

I find it a bit odd he would talk up Lyon like that too. Since they won't be meeting them this season I guess it won't matter.

 

Would love it if we were in the final against Ged's team. We finally won of course.

[RedNik]

Mind you its a big assumption that Messi will be fit to play against us ..

 

seems to be taking injury prone to a new level

[Mad_Fer_It]

he's got a big mouth.... last year he said that the world cup draw was planned

[jfogarty]

he's got a big mouth.... last year he said that the world cup draw was planned

 

all that grease is affecting his brain

[fred milne]

I couldn't resist "bumping" this.

[Benitez]

any of our current leftbacks will be slaughtered by messi. rather play with three at the back. Agger will take care of him.

 

so thats why we got Alvaro, especially for this job

[johngibo YPC]

whenever someone says stuff like this about us, it usually bites them in the a***.

 

call

[Serko]

so thats why we got Alvaro, especially for this job

 

 

just out of curiosity does anyone know how much progressing to the next stage is worth financially. Just wondering if we'd hypothetically have made our money back if Alvaro was only bought for these 2 games.

[sutty]

Messi.

 

Now he really is an ugly looking c***

[Bigal]

Messi.

 

Now he really is an ugly looking c***

 

a bit like pirlo the way he looks.

 

And the way they are boths c****

[Des]

Andrea Pirlo, yesterday.

[Sion]

just out of curiosity does anyone know how much progressing to the next stage is worth financially. Just wondering if we'd hypothetically have made our money back if Alvaro was only bought for these 2 games.

 

I'd say the difference between last 16 and 1/4 finals is at least around £2m.