Martin Braithwaite has not played very well at FC Barcelona so far. All the more surprising that he now wants to take over the legacy of Lionel Messi.
Everything was waiting for Lionel Messi. But the superstar didn’t come.
On Sunday, FC Barcelona gathered at 10: 15 a.m. at the training ground to be tested for the coronavirus. Prerequisite for the preparation of the Catalans starting on Monday.
But there was no trace of Messi, the fronts between Barca and his reluctant superstar hardened more and more.
One who could benefit from the departure of the Argentinian is Martin Braithwaite. The Dane came in winter as a surprising new addition to CD Leganés.
Not a few saw the 29-year-old merely a rushed emergency purchase, which the midfielder could not really refute so far with just one hit for Barca.
Flop striker with Messi’s number 10?
All the more surprising that Braithwaite has now allegedly asked to be allowed to take over Messi’s jersey number 10 in the event of Messi’s departure. That’s what the Spanish newspaper wants 20 minutes to know.
So far, Braithwaite has been wearing the 19 on her back. The international was actually on the verge of departure for the Catalans again, but new coach Ronald Koeman now apparently wants to test him again for his barca suitability.