Lionel Messi has been in imperious form for Barcelona (Picture: Getty)Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United defenders to get tight on Lionel Messi and try to avoid being in ‘awe’ of the iconic Barcelona forward. However, Ferdinand believes the result will largely be decided by Messi’s performances over the two legs and United’s success – or lack of – in thwarting with the Argentine. ‘But I think it does come down to the little man, Messi. Ferdinand has urged United to get tight on Messi (Picture: Getty)Ferdinand added: ‘The players have to make sure they aren’t in awe of him. ‘This season I’ve been lucky enough to face [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Kylian] Mbappe, they’re all challenges I relish and the players relish.

Source: Metro April 10, 2019 11:03 UTC