The Barcelona midfielder has lauded both the
Argentine and Xavi and says Luis Enrique has don
amazing work
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic claims he would
willingly run himself into the ground in order to
help unique team-mate Lionel Messi.
Rakitic, who joined last summer from Europa
League winners Sevilla, has enjoyed a remarkable
debut campaign with the Catalans and scored in
the Champions League final as they completed the
treble.
The Croatia international formed a much-lauded
midfield trio which allowed Barca's attacking
trident of Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar to shine,
and he admits he has no qualms about battling o
the Argentine's behalf.
"I don't think we'll ever see anyone like Leo. If yo
have to run 10,000 metres for him and hurt your
back, you do it," he told ' Al Primer Toque '.
Rakitic also paid tribute to Xavi, who is moving to
Qatar to join Al Sadd.
"It's been a pleasure, I'm very proud to have
shared a dressing room with him," he said. "I
don't need to explain what Xavi is for us. I've
learned so much from him and I thank him for
what he's done on and off the pitch."
The former Basel youngster went on to hail Luis
Enrique for his own performance in his first seaso
as head coach of the club, adding that being part
of the club is unlike anything else.
"It's not easy to be Barca coach and the work Luis
Enrique and his team have done is amazing,"
added the 27-year-old.
"Barca are the world's biggest club. Above Barca,
there's nothing. My friends ask me what it's like
and I tell them it's amazing. You can't explain it."
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