‘Messi never lost his best’

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Javier Pastore doesn’t believe Lionel Messi is back to his best, arguing the Barcelona forward was never anything but.

Barca meet PSG in Paris on Tuesday as the Champions League resumes, with Pastore questioned about his compatriot.

“Leo never lost his best. Few players can maintain his pace and intensity every season, always scoring goals and proving who is the best,” Pastore insisted.

The former Palermo playmaker added that PSG expect a much-changed opponent from their past games against the Catalans.

“Barca are more aggressive than in recent seasons. Obviously we want possession as well and in that sense the match will be hard-fought,” he continued.

“We know both teams will want the ball and to run midfield and the contest will be tremendous.

“I don’t think Barca will wait behind the ball as in the past and look to go on the counter-attack. They always want the ball.”

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