Puyol Backs Messi To Get Better

Barcelona legend, Carles Puyol has backed Messi to keep improving, as the forward is set to break his appearance record for Barcelona.

Messi is on par with Puyol on 593 appearances and is poised for his 594th appearance against Las Palmas on Sunday.

The Argentina forward has won eight Liga titles and four UCL trophies and even though he is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal, Puyol expects him to remain at the club and get even better.

“Leo is going very fast. I hope that he plays 500 more matches for the good of football and if it can be in Barcelona that would be even better,” Puyol told Mundo Deportivo.

“He is very complete, dominates many facets of the game and is sure to continue to grow and contribute more.

“He has won everything, is for me the best in history, and to continue with this desire to improve and to win is priceless.

“I think 28-30 years is the best age for a footballer because you are mature, you understand the game better, you know what you want, you know how to take care of yourself, and so I think we have many years of Leo Messi.”

Asked how he views Barca this campaign: “I see them very well and they are winning everything.

“The result is important but I also see the team well, eager, with good attitude and that is what is important.”

Xavi holds the Barca appearance record with 767.

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