Barcelona is looking to find different playing styles to surprise its opponents with, even if this might suppose a change from its usual modus aperandi. Messi is just one of the players who defends a variation of tactics on the field of play.

The Argentine talked about the possible changes in Barça's playing style this season: "The more variations we have, the better. There will be days when it's better to have the ball and move it around the park, and others when it will be better to park the bus and play for the counter-attack. We have fast players and good passers", he assured.

Messi finished with words of support for his manager, Martino, whose father has recently died: "it's a shame what he is going through. We're here to give him all our support and strength."