Koeman sent an ultimatum to Lionel Messi after the defeat against Real Madrid.
The FC Barcelona coach sent a clear message to Lionel Messi if he wishes to continue being in the starting team.
Koeman was hired at FC Barcelona with the idea of making a change for the future of the club. The last defeat against Real Madrid began to generate doubts as to whether the coach is up to the task or not of a club as important as FC Barcelona. The truth is that, while he cannot do what he wants, it is difficult to propose something in the future.
Lionel Messi had a very bad classic and FC Barcelona felt his presence on the court. When the Barcelona team defends, they use one less player since Lionel Messi does not pressure the rival. For that reason, coach Koeman would have sent a harsh message to one of the best players in soccer history.
Koeman would be married to the attitude of Lionel Messi when FC Barcelona does not have the ball. So far, FC Barcelona always played around Lionel Messi but Koeman is already tired of that. After the game, in the locker room the coach would have grabbed Lionel Messi and told him that if he does not defend he will leave the team.
It is known that Lionel Messi does not want to play for FC Barcelona and his footballing moment proves it. Koeman would have gotten tired of defending him and that is why the match against Juventus would be Messi's last chance to show that he is 100% involved with FC Barcelona.
