Lionel Messi, a key Barcelona player, is reported to be injured and surely will miss El Classico against Real Madrid this weekend. This should be a good news for Madrid. Messi, with his incredible induvidual skill and great vision, is threat to every opponent's defence. His absence means that Barcelona will be less attractive at the right flank.
On the other hand, striker Samuel Eto'o has recovered from his long injury. Last week, he played in the Valencia game and scored a wonderful goal. Eto'o's return is a good news for Frank Rijkaard since he has lost Thierry Henry. There's no doubt that Eto'o will provide the same sharpness as Henry does.
But, can Eto't replace Messi? This is a question I found on reuters blog. I know that Eto'o is a lethal striker in front of goal. He can make the most of almost every opportunity, even if it's only a small one. He also has the pace that makes him a perfect target man so it's easier for Barcelona's midfielder to create an attack in various ways. I agree if people say that Eto'o is a top class striker right now. I personally think that Eto'o is a better than Henry when it comes to the style of play. Eto'o is more powerful than Henry and I always like that kind of striker.
Messi? Everybody knows what he's capable of. Like any other strikers, this kid knows how to score. I know he's not as powerful as Eto'o but Messi is truly a football artist. Beside Kaka and Christiano Ronaldo, Messi is one footballer with an amazing dribbling skill. He can go pass his marker with his magical move and then slice inside the penalty box to score or provide a golden opportunity for his teammates. This is something Eto'o can't do.
If I were Frank Rijkaard, I'd rather to lose Eto'o than Messi. The element of surprise that Messi could provide is something priceless and I don't think no other Barcelona's player can do that. If I lose Eto'o or Henry I could pick one of two most talented kids, Bojan or Dos Santos. I know these two are young and still lack of experience, but so far they never disappointed me when Rijkaard pick them to play. Once again, the element of surprise Messi has is something irreplaceable.
On the other hand, striker Samuel Eto'o has recovered from his long injury. Last week, he played in the Valencia game and scored a wonderful goal. Eto'o's return is a good news for Frank Rijkaard since he has lost Thierry Henry. There's no doubt that Eto'o will provide the same sharpness as Henry does.
But, can Eto't replace Messi? This is a question I found on reuters blog. I know that Eto'o is a lethal striker in front of goal. He can make the most of almost every opportunity, even if it's only a small one. He also has the pace that makes him a perfect target man so it's easier for Barcelona's midfielder to create an attack in various ways. I agree if people say that Eto'o is a top class striker right now. I personally think that Eto'o is a better than Henry when it comes to the style of play. Eto'o is more powerful than Henry and I always like that kind of striker.
Messi? Everybody knows what he's capable of. Like any other strikers, this kid knows how to score. I know he's not as powerful as Eto'o but Messi is truly a football artist. Beside Kaka and Christiano Ronaldo, Messi is one footballer with an amazing dribbling skill. He can go pass his marker with his magical move and then slice inside the penalty box to score or provide a golden opportunity for his teammates. This is something Eto'o can't do.
If I were Frank Rijkaard, I'd rather to lose Eto'o than Messi. The element of surprise that Messi could provide is something priceless and I don't think no other Barcelona's player can do that. If I lose Eto'o or Henry I could pick one of two most talented kids, Bojan or Dos Santos. I know these two are young and still lack of experience, but so far they never disappointed me when Rijkaard pick them to play. Once again, the element of surprise Messi has is something irreplaceable.
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