Lionel Messi struggling? Barcelona boss Koeman believes Argentine icon can do better

Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has endured a difficult start to campaign, having scored just one goal in LaLiga so far. With Barcelona beginning ir Champions League campaign on Tuesday, Argentine's poor run of form has become a cause of concern for manr Ronald Koeman. manr insists that Messi will bounce back soon.

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Ronald Koeman in acceptance of Lionel Messi's downturn in form 

Messi has mand just one goal this season. tably, he is yet to score from open play. His side succumbed under pressure against Getafe, losing fixture 1-0 for ir first league loss of new season. Barcelona have a daunting task ahead as y go up against Ferencvaros in ir Champions League opener this week. 

Speaking in Barcelona vs Ferencvaros live pre-match conference, Koeman insisted Messi's performances can and will be better. Koeman went on to scoff at all talk of six-time Ballon d'Or winner's unhappiness at club, claiming that he is more than content at Camp u. 

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Lionel Messi is happy at Barcelona, says Ronald Koeman 

Koeman insisted that Messi is working hard with team and is er to lead Camp u outfit. former Nerlands national team manr attributed Messi's poor form to some back luck as well. manr cited fact that he has hit woodwork in past few games. 

Koeman stated that he has doubts on Messi's ability to lead lines, expressing hope that Argentina international will bounce back on field. Messi's poor form might be a setback for Catalan giants as y head into ir Champions League opener against Ferencvaros in Champions League. 

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Will Lionel Messi join Man City?

Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to end in June next year. This campaign, refore, represents a potential last chance for club icon to round off his Barcelona career with elusive Champions League. club captain has been linked with a move away from Barcelona, with Manchester City keen on roping in Argentine star. 

Messi is yet to extend his stay at Camp u and re have been talks of an extension from two parties as yet. With superstar in final year of his contract, he will be legally eligible to negotiate a free transfer away from club starting in January. 

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Im courtesy: Ronald Koeman Twitter, FCBarcelona.com