Lionel Messi thinks Tottenham have ‘the best in the world’ and their own Luis Suarez
Lionel Messi believes Tottenham have a world-class star and the next Luis Suarez.
Lionel Messi thinks Ange Postecoglou has the “next Luis Suarez” on his hands and that Cristian Romero of Tottenham is the finest defender in the world. Messi is a big supporter of Alejo Veliz, who joined Postecoglou’s first squad during the summer transfer window, and Romero, his teammates from Argentina.
Romero is viewed differently by Premier League supporters; he is frequently chastised for his combative style.
the same. He was sent off in Tottenham’s 4-1 loss to Chelsea in November, and it’s possible that he was also given a red card in the team’s victory against Newcastle by the same score last weekend.
The world’s top defender, according to famed forward Messi, is this one. “For me, he is the best defender in the world right now,” the Inter Miami player remarked of Romero following Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Ecuador in September. Man of the match tonight with an incredible performance.
Good news for Spurs supporters: Messi has great expectations for Veliz, the striker. The 20-year-old, who spent £13 million to go from Rosario Central, has participated in five Premier League games but has not yet scored.
Messi, 36, is positive about the future of Argentinian football and believes there is a succession line in place once he retires. He compared Veliz’s playing style to that of former Liverpool and Barcelona ace Suarez.
“[Roman] Vega, [Maximo] Perrone, and especially Veliz,” Messi said of Argentina’s best young players. “Watching him play reminds me of what Suarez used to play like. I am very excited for the future of this country, and hope I can be an influence to these people, and talk to him.”
Veliz is highly rated by Spurs and is expected to be a star of the future. Whether he will reach the heights of Uruguay ace Suarez remains to be seen.
The genuine Suarez and his closest pal Messi may get back together in 2024. The 36-year-old ended his time at Gremio, and he is now being connected to Inter Miami, which is controlled by David Beckham.
Suarez would join Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, two other former Barcelona teammates, at the MLS team. In an effort to ease Messi into the team, Beckham is said to have been eager to bring in some of the forward’s closest pals.
Suarez stated earlier this month, when discussing a possible move to Miami: “It could be a possibility.” My best friend is also the world’s top player. I waited till the end of the Brasileirao before finding out anything.
