As reported by Africa Top Sports.com last night, Lionel Messi is currently not in top form. The Argentine forward, returning from injury, is facing challenges in regaining his peak performance. Meanwhile, a new star is shining at FC Barcelona.
Neymar, the recent Brazilian addition to the team, played a crucial role in securing a narrow victory against Espanyol (1-0) in the highly contested Catalan derby.
Messi, on the other hand, seems to be struggling to find his usual brilliance. He acknowledges his current difficulties, stating, “Physically, I am not yet 100%. I am sure that with the sequence of matches, I will find the rhythm again.”
While opinions on Messi’s form are divided, with his coach Gerardo Martino defending him, there’s a sense that he might be lagging behind in the race for the 2013 Golden Ball.
The situation raises questions about whether this marks the end of a cycle for Messi and the beginning of a new era at Barcelona.
