Ghana international Thomas Partey has shared his experiences of facing top-tier opponents, highlighting the challenges of playing against Barcelona, particularly Lionel Messi.
According to Partey, containing Messi is not enough to guarantee success against the Spanish giants.
"Playing against Messi is very difficult," Partey said. "You are not only playing against Messi. You are playing against Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi, and the others." This underscores the team's strength, where individual brilliance is complemented by collective prowess.
"You stay with Messi, and someone else scores," Partey added, emphasizing the unpredictability of Barcelona's attack. This highlights the difficulty in defending against a team with such depth and quality.
Partey also shared his insights on facing Cristiano Ronaldo, describing him as a "machine" focused on scoring goals. He noted that playing against Real Madrid, particularly when Ronaldo is involved, can be daunting.
Meanwhile, the Arsenal midfielder is looking to sort out his future with his contract bound to expire by the end of June.