Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has had plenty to state ahead of the Champions League quarter-final between Barcelona and Bayern Munich and reveals no sign of stopping.
” Alphonso had an excellent season and was appropriately voted Rookie of the Season,” he stated.
” Should Messi play on his left side, Alphonso will look after him. It will be a challenging but fascinating job. Davies hasnt been dribbled overrun or past much this season.”
” Its not Bayern Munich against Messi, however versus Barcelona. Naturally we have thought of how we will bet him.
” It is possible that we will play together to counter him as a team. We need to recognise the areas, put him under pressure and try to win the individually duels.”
Davies discussed Messi in the build-up to the video game. He told UEFA that Messi is among his favorite gamers and he used to enjoy him all the time when he was growing up.
The Bayern Munich chief has spoken with Sky Germany about the threat of Lionel Messi and is positive Alphonso Davies is up to the obstacle of handing the Argentine.
Bayern supervisor Hansi Flick also discussed Messi in his pre-match press conference and said his group will need to safeguard as an unit to stop the 33-year-old.
The Bundesliga champions are favorites to progress to the semi-finals, however Barcelona will know that as long as they have Messi they have a possibility.
