Nigerians do not think Messi

Lionel Messi is a player who always managed to bring the scourge to the opponent's defense. However, Nigeria will face Argentina, chose to "ignore" Messi. Why?Along with Barcelona, Messi appeared as the main actor of the game. Year 2009 petite ago players had contributed a great deal in the presence of six trophies for the Blaugrana.The situation is different when Messi strengthen the national team of Argentina. Wrapped in light blue outfit and white of Argentina, a player nicknamed La Pulga was not as impressive as the blue-red uniform of Barcelona.

Saturday (06/12/2010) night will escort pm Messi of Argentina to face Nigeria. African representative team has chosen to "ignore" Messi.

Is this because of the appearance of "The Messiah" which is less good when the defense team? No.

"We will face Argentina, Messi is not one. So there are no players who are assigned specifically to oversee Messi," said coach Lars Lagerback was quoted as saying Nigeria from FIFA's official website.


"When faced with a variety of quality teams of Argentina, who confirmed many brilliant individual talents, then you must appear extraordinary. In addition, you will not win," said the Swedish coach.

"People talk about Messi, as if forgetting that quality players such as Carlos Tevez or Diego Milito," said striker Obafemi Martins.

Lagerback has the experience of facing Argentina. At the World Cup in 2002, when it is menukangi Lagerback Sweden managed to force a 1-1 draw Albiceleste.

Architect "Super Eagles" since February 2010 it was revealed his plans faced some subordinates Diego Maradona.

"When we managed to control the ball, so whenever possible we try to attack, attack with a clever course."

"But losing the ball when we needed to survive. And when your opponent is better, then we should be more likely to survive than attacking," he concluded.