MUNICH - Franck Ribéry welcomes new season with gusto. In addition to achievement incised with Bayern Munich, the French winger is also very confident to achieve the equivalent level of play with Lionel Messi of Barcelona.
Throughout last season, Ribery is not so bertaji. Problem injuries and internal problems Munich so the main reason. Ahead of the new season was held later on he was determined to really show the ability that can later be synchronized with the world's best players.
"If it could really fit again and be given freedom and good relations with the coach, then I will be able to reach the level of play like Messi," said Ribery.
Although jealousy with achieving players from Argentina, it still does not make losing objektifitasnya Ribery in their assessments. Former Olympique Marseille player admired figure of Messi and mentioned as a great footballer.
"I feel incredible show for the first two years in Munich. But Messi did it for three or even four consecutive years in Barcelona, "he continued.
"I had time to talk about Messi with (Eric) Abidal. He said Messi was great. Extraordinary mental and most importantly, Messi is always relaxed, "complete Goal Ribery was quoted as saying on Wednesday (07/20/2011).