Rakitic: "We struggle by Messi and cover him the backs"

In an interview conceded to "Goal.com", Ivan Rakitic has ensalzado the personality and quality futbolística of Leo Messi, ensuring that the Argentinian is an idol of masses and that all in the staff of the FC Barcelona adore "him", being as it is the indisputable better player of the world. The Croatian midfield player of the Barça ensures that one of the tasks of the team is to achieve that Leo Messi have advantage and freedom regarding his defenders, so that of this form can mark differences and the team can benefit collectively of this.

"All what he represents is incredible, no only for us that are his mates of team, but for the club and for any one that loves the football. I think that all the world loves to Leo, no only the followers of the Barcelona. I adore all what does", has commented in the first place, adding that "we want to take advantage of all what can of him and help him to do it the best possible. Always we try to put him in the best position because the success is easier if it only has to confront to a defender instead of to three or four at the same time".

In this sense, ensures Rakitic that what do in the FC Barcelona is to cover the backs to Leo Messi. "We struggle by him and we cover his back for can enjoy of the game. However, no always I look for it like first option, this depends on the situation. It is important to know what your mates of team can do by you, but if I attain to find a good position to shoot, go to try it".

In any case, leaves clear that the FC Barcelona has also more resources in attack, independently that the big majority of the played go through the boots of the Argentinian star. "But have big forwards to which want to take advantage of. All have good transitions and a big skill in the one against one, this is what have to explode", signals.

Finally, to Rakitic have asked him on his future, a subject in which it has been quite críptico. "To go on, is very important to train with a smile in the face and the wish to happen time with my mates, even if it is not possible always play each party. You have to enjoy of each moment, follow smiling and the rest is simple".