The Spaniard has taken out time to defend his team’s star player, stressing that he has the ability to tackle a lot of pressure.
Barcelona head coach, Tito Vilanova, has expressed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lionel-Messi-c22296 is not under any sort of pressure as he nears the possibility of breaking yet another record.
According to the trainer, the Argentine is always ready to feature for La Blaugrana and pours his heart out every time he plays for them. In addition, he voiced that the player does not feel any pressure despite all the attention that he gets.
Messi is 1 goal shy of becoming the footballer with the highest number of goals in one year. The athlete has already scored 84 goals in 2012, and only need 1 more in order to break the record held by Bayern Munich legend, Gerd Muller.
The Barca number 10 has continued to maintain his inspirational form throughout the current season’s campaign and has seen his own personal statistics get better and better with passing time.
The left-footed attacker broke a number of records during last season’s campaign. He became the highest goal scorer in the history of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, in addition to becoming the highest goal scorer in Europe for one season. He also bagged the Pichichi award in
the Spanish La Liga with the greatest number of goals individually scored by one player.
As La Azulgrana prepare for their UEFA Champions League clash against Benfica, Messi is under a great deal of attention as he only needs 3 more goals to break another record.
Vilanova has insisted that even though it is not a small matter, the Argentine skipper is not letting the pressure get to him.
"We have to be as natural about this as possible. Messi has the chance to beat the record, but it will be more difficult if we’re all focused on him. However, I think he’s used to the pressure," Vilanova stated at a press conference.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leo-c22011 rested last week against Alaves in the Copa del Rey but he always wants to play, and where better than in this environment. It’s a Champions League match and he’s excited to play. If he’s on the pitch, it’ll make us stronger. I'm excited for him to
play and for us it is always better."
Barcelona will take on Benfica on Wednesday.
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