Antoine Griezmann exposed Lionel Messi? The controversial declaration that it could mark a precedent in FC Barcelona

Lionel Messi was highly criticized after the match against Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus. FC Barcelona was widely surpassed and finished second in their Champions League group after more than 10 years of not doing so. In addition to the result, a surprise statement by Antoine Griezmann could have further exposed Lionel Messi's bad game.

One of the shortcomings of Lionel Messi this season with FC Barcelona is his lack of commitment when defending. It is very different how Lionel Messi defends when he plays for Argentina and when he plays for FC Barcelona. Just a controversial statement by Griezmann could point to Lionel Messi's lack of commitment when it comes to defending.

Antoine Griezmann was one of the players who made a statement after the game and left several doubts. The most important thing Griezmann said is that there is plenty of talent but you have to run more and defend better. These two qualities or characteristics are precisely those that Lionel Messi is criticized at FC Barcelona.

It will not be known if the words of Antoine Griezmann were malicious or inadvertent but he just declared about the most critical to Lionel Messi. Days ago Antoine Griezmann had said that the relationship with Lionel Messi was improving but now with this statement he could have distanced himself again. What Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona need the least is more internal conflict.