(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Lionel Messi stands out from the crowd because of his ability to read the game and not because of his magical footwork, Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said as the Argentine continues another record-breaking season, Reuters reported.
Messi became the highest scorer in La Liga history in November and he has been an unstoppable force since Christmas, helping Barca to move a point clear of Real Madrid ahead of their Clasico on Sunday.
The Argentine has scored 32 goals in La Liga, two more than Real's Cristiano Ronaldo, and he has his sights set on beating his own record of 50 in a season.
Despite all the landmarks, Luis Enrique is more impressed with Messi's footballing brain.
'There are other players that have produced figures that are similar to him,' Luis Enrique told a news conference.
'What makes him really different is the way that he can interpret the play, make the right pass, know when to defend and generally read the game.'
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