Forlan, Argentina’s problem is Messi’s talent

The formerUruguayan striker analyzes why Argentina struggled to qualify to the 2018 World Cup

NOTIZIE 2018 WORLD CUP FORLAN MESSI ARGENTINA / They made it! Argentina struggled but qualified for the 2018 World Cup after having passed through several months of uncertainty. Yesterday, Sampaoli's crew defeated Ecuador in a pivotal away match where his national team had only one result to travel to Russia, the victory.

1-3 the final result, thanks to a marvelous performance of the best player in the world who scored a hattrick, Lionel Messi. Although the Argentine star is definitely an added value for Barcelona and for his national team, there's someone who thinks that Messi's talent could be the real problem that affects Argentina. I am talking about the Uruguayan star Diego Forlan.

Messi's talent inhibits his teammates

The former Manchester United striker was present at the TV show called 'The Locker Room' produced by 'BeINSports' and stated:

“Argentina has a couple of major issues. Firstly, their defensive line is not as good as it was in the past. I remember players like Ayala and Samuel. They were serious defenders, very strong in the defensive phase. Right now, Argentina doesn't have these kinds of players. 

You cannot only go ahead hoping to score goals. You have to defend properly. You win only if you play well because you face very organized sides. Nowadays, you can easily lose against everyone. 

The second issue is Lionel Messi. You cannot hope that he gets the ball and scores goals. When he plays with Barcelona he is amazing but with the national team, he comes to deep back. Most of his teammates believe that their only task is to serve Messi and wait for his magic. They don't take responsibility. It's like if they are just there saying 'ok, now it is up to you. Score goals and make something happen.'

Messi's talent inhibits his teammates obscuring their qualities. They cannot play in this way!”