Lionel Messi as a midfielder? Guardiola's former assistant tips forward to change position

Pep Guardiola's former assistant Domenec Torrent has claimed that Barcelona captain Lionel Messi could play in a deeper midfield role in near future. Ever since Xavi's departure from Barcelona to Al Sd in 2015, Lionel Messi has turned into a midfielder and forward rolled into one. Lionel Messi position has been talk of town in Barcelona as Argentine has been tipped for a move deeper into midfield during latter sts of his career. 

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Lionel Messi position change? Guardiola's former assistant sees Messi as a midfielder

Torrent most recently was manr for MLS side New York City FC until vember 2019 and 57-year-old Spaniard spoke to Ole about a potential change in position for Lionel Messi in near future. Torrent claimed that  32-year-old Lionel Messi could be deployed as a midfielder once he starts losing his pace with . Torrent ded that Lionel Messi has a phemenal ability to register assists and is 'very intelligent' on ball, quite similar to Barcelona legend Xavi.

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former Barcelona assistant coach explained how Lionel Messi has taken good care of his body to allow himself opportunity to prolong his career and be utilised as a deep-lying midfielder in next few years. While Lionel Messi has scored 24 goals in all competitions for Barcelona this season, Argentine attacker has also tched up 15 assists. Torrent n ded that Messi could be used as a central midfielder towards latter sts of his career, hailing six-time Ballon d'Or winner as 'incomparable' and a 'once in a lifetime talent'. 

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LaLiga return date: Barcelona at summit of LaLiga table

Fans on social media have been buzzing over  LaLiga return date which has been scheduled for June 11 with season set to conclude over a of 43 days. A number of clubs in Spanish top tier have resumed training for potential restart of football post coronavirus break. Barcelona currently sit at summit of LaLiga table, two points ahe of fierce rivals Real Mrid with 11 matchdays remaining. Earlier this week, Lionel Messi spoke to Marca and stated that he is erly awaiting LaLiga return date. 

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