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The Argentinean jorge sampaoli, who is currently managing the sevilla FC has praised the Brazil international and FC Barcelona star Neymar and said the attacker is ready to replace the Argentine ace Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
Neymar ready to replace Messi – Sampaoli – https://t.co/oLGFiCCMOl pic.twitter.com/e9CNAplUqp
— sportlineng Nigeria (@SportlineNG) April 6, 2017
The Brazil international Neymar was one of the main men to lead FC Barcelona to a 3-0 La Liga win over Sevilla on Wednesday, where the 29-year-old Messi scored two beautiful goals after Luis Suarez's opener before the half time.
The 25-year-old Brazilian has already scored nine league goals with providing 12 assists this season for the Spanish giant FC Barcelona and is considered the man to eventually replace their star Messi, who turns 30 in June.
And after FC Barcelona’s 3-0 La Liga win over Sevilla on Wednesday, the Sevilla FC’s coach Sampaoli praised the Brazilian forward Neymar and said the former Santos attacker is a worthy successor to Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
As speaking at a news conference, Sampaoli said, "I congratulated Neymar for his game and for the admiration I have for him,"
“He is a worthy successor to Messi and is on the road to big things.”
"I have a good relationship with him."