Roma midfielder Iago Falque believes all Barcelona’s players are ‘phenomena’ but Lionel Messi is ‘from another planet’.
The 25-year-old came through the Catalan side’s famous youth system, but was unable to break into the first team.
Following spells at Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal, the Spaniard enjoyed a fantastic season for Genoa last term, and earned a move to the Giallorossi this summer.
The Lupi will meet Barça at Stadio Olimpico tomorrow, and Falque spoke to Esports Cope about the match.
Roma midfielder Iago Falque believes all Barcelona’s players are ‘phenomena’ but Lionel Messi is ‘from another planet’.
The 25-year-old came through the Catalan side’s famous youth system, but was unable to break into the first team.
Following spells at Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal, the Spaniard enjoyed a fantastic season for Genoa last term, and earned a move to the Giallorossi this summer.
The Lupi will meet Barça at Stadio Olimpico tomorrow, and Falque spoke to Esports Cope about the match.
“Barcelona is my home, I was always treated well,” the left-winger explained.
“I have no ill-feelings toward the club, I always had an excellent relationship with [Coach] Luis Enrique.
“We have a lot of respect for Barcelona, they’re European champions. The key always has been and always will be Messi.
“All their other players are phenomena, but he’s an alien. He’s from a different planet.”