In the past, famous Brazilian footballer Sonny Anderson claims that fans of the team "Barcelona" already have to come to terms with the idea that it will be practically impossible to replace Lionel Messi when he decides to leave the team.
The former players of clubs "Lyon" and "Barcelona" shared their thoughts before the match between these two teams in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.
"In 1997, when I arrived in Catalonia, it was a very difficult time for me. I had to replace Ronaldo and my transfer cost more money than his. Of course, fans expected similar performances.
Ronaldo was a unique player, and the fans didn't know much about me because I came from France.
When Messi leaves, it will be even harder for his successor and the one who will inherit the number 10 jersey than it was for me," said S. Anderson.
"I have already mentioned that when I arrived, I came to replace Ronaldo - a new project started, which was very different and did not live up to my expectations - coach Louis Van Gaal's system was not designed for a striker to score many goals."
