Manchester - Manchester City player David Silva is confident with his team's chances to qualify for the Champions League quarterfinals. For that he knows his team must be able to beat Barcelona and specifically quell Lionel Messi.
City will pay a visit to the headquarters of the party Barca in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 on Thursday (03/19/2015) pm dawn, in an attempt to reverse the position after losing 1-2 in the first leg.
For that Silva, who had been in La Liga with Valencia, judging that Messi will be a key figure for most to be wary by the Citizens. He already has an idea how to muffle the Argentine footballer.
"You can stop Messi to work hard," said Silva was quoted as saying by the Manchester Evening News.
"I am one who thinks that the best way to stop Messi is to stop other players: (Andres) Iniesta, Xavi ... Messi is able to be decisive game alone, but it would be better to make sure he gets the support of as little as possible. It is the best, but He also had the best support behind him, he alone can not show off, "he said.
Similar optimism owned Silva about his chances of escape. Although already defeat of Barca in the match at the Etihad last, he said there are positive things that can be drawn from these games and maximized at Camp Nou.
"If we play as well in the second half, do not make mistakes silly and a little luck, we can get rid of Barca. They are favorites because they have the advantage and will play at home, but there is still one more game and we will try our best possible. When I saw the team City, I know we can beat anyone, "she exclaimed.(detikSport)
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