Lionel Messi insists Barcelona are better because of Neymar’s departure having tailored their style of play.
Paris Saint-Germain sold the Brazilian for £202m final summer, but the Blaugrana have flourished considering under Ernesto Valverde.
But Messi believes the La Liga giants have stepped forward with the side now more balanced in Neymar’s absence.
“Without Neymar we’re extra balanced,” Messi solely told Mirror Football.
“His departure brought about a trade within the manner we play.
“We have misplaced a variety of our offensive ability however we have advanced in defence. We have greater balance and this lets in us to be more solid.”
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Neymar will quickly have the opportunity to justify his circulate with PSG taking over Real Madrid inside the ultimate 16 of the Champions League next Wednesday.
A future assembly in the Champions League could arise, even though Messi and co. Will have to conquer disaster-hit Chelsea, with the primary leg at Stamford Bridge a week on Tuesday.