“Aren’t you ashamed?”: Rafael van der Vaart criticizes Lionel Messi with devastating criticism

Ex-Bundesliga professional Rafael van der Vaart has criticized superstar Lionel Messi with devastating criticism. The Dutchman even accused the six-time world footballer, who has not yet really come into its own at his new club Paris Saint-Germain, “refusing to work”. at Ziggo Sports The former HSV star was especially excited about Messi’s body language.

“He goes for a walk now and then and I think, ‘Aren’t you ashamed?’ I’m starting to get angry with Messi and that’s a shame because a player like that will never be born again, “said van der Vaart. Already in Messi’s last year at FC Barcelona, ​​van der Vaart noticed this declining willingness to perform at the Argentinean. “It started with Ronald Koeman. It was actually a refusal to work and that’s not right for a player like Messi,” he rumbled.

Is Messi lacking the will?

On Wednesday, Messi and the PSG star ensemble lost 2-1 at Manchester City and Messi’s former coach Pep Guardiola. The 34-year-old didn’t have a good day, which van der Vaart says is no surprise after Messi’s performances so far this season.

“It’s a question of will. Either you want it or not. If he doesn’t score or provide an assist, then he’s made a bad game. Neymar is different, he sees more (on the pitch). Mbappe too. Somehow, it fits not at all about Messi and Paris, “said van der Vaart.

Messi’s big rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who has kept Manchester United alive more or less alone in recent weeks, is mentally in a different league. “They are completely different players, but Ronaldo is fighting. He wants to take the team to a new level,” said van der Vaart.