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Experienced Dutchman Mark van Bommel insists that Lionel Messi would find it difficult to demonstrate his usual game in the Italian championship.
The Barcelona star remained in his own shadow in the first Champions League round of 16 match against Milan, which the Italian team unexpectedly won 2-0.
“When I played for Milan, three-quarters of the players thought Messi wouldn't score more than 30 goals in Italy,” said Van Bommel. “Including me. Simply put, in Serie A there is a different approach to football - here you can neutralize the opponent much more effectively than elsewhere.
“Let's remember that only last year Messi scored his first goal against an Italian club. This is not a coincidence.”
In the Spanish league, the Argentine has already scored 37 times in 24 matches.
