Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized Inter Miami's squad, suggesting Lionel Messi is impeded by his teammates' lack of ability. He noted Miami's poor performance against Paris Saint-Germain, where they failed to register a shot in the first half. Despite Messi's statistical success, including a notable dribble rate, Ibrahimovic believes he is not playing at his best due to insufficient support. He expressed that Messi would excel if surrounded by more skilled players and on a better team, emphasizing the need for effective teamwork and coaching.
"It wasn't Leo Messi who lost, it was Inter Miami. Messi plays with statues, not team-mates. He's surrounded by players who run as if they were carrying bags of cement."
"If you put him in a real team, he'd go all out. There are no coaches, no stars, not even players who understand how to move without the ball. If he were on a real team, any great team, you'd see the real lion."
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