Barcelona are Messi and 10 others

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabrigas has lavished praise on former teammate Lionel Messi impact in the Barcelona team that has failled to live up to its expectation even after securing the signature of lethal striker Luis Suarez.
Cesc who played with the Argentine Skipper in his two spells at Nou Camp is of the opinion that the Catalan Giants would have struggled even more were it not for the great work done by Messi.
“This season Barca are Messi and 10 others,” he told Radio Marca. “Messi has saved his team on many occasions.”

When asked if he thinks Messi should join him in west London, Fabregas added: “I wish! Why not? I’d love that to happen. I’d be all for it.
“As a Barca man, I believe that Messi deserves to retire there for all that he has given the club.
“He is a legend that has changed Barca’s history. But, as his team-mate and friend, without doubt I’d love to have Leo by my side.”
The World Cup winner was also asked if he felt Jose Mourinho would be a good fit to coach the Camp Nou club.
“I’d say that Barcelona have a style that he has already experienced and understands perfectly,” he replied.
“Chelsea play a very similar game: we want to be the protagonists, have possession and look to score. We may have a different system, but the philosophy is similar.

“Mourinho adapts to the players he has. What makes him so great as a coach is that he adapts to any situation and his teams can play in many different ways. It’s a very intelligent way of managing.”