'Messi could score that goal anywhere' - Luis Enrique hits back at Chiellini

The Barcelona boss has responded to the Juventus defender's comments about the Argentine and discussed Paul Pogba's return to fitness

By Odunayor

Luis Enrique feels Lionel Messi would be able to replicate his first goal in Saturday's Copa del Rey final against teams from any league in the world.

The Argentina international evaded three Athletic Bilbao players before opening the scoring in stunning fashion during the 3-1 victory at Camp Nou.

Ahead of the Champions League final against Juventus this weekend, Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini suggested Messi would struggle to score such a goal in Serie A.

However, the Barca boss told reporters: "I think he can do it in any circumstances, in any league in the world.

"Messi is the best player in world, in history probably. Messi, since he [came to Barca] has adapted to a way of playing that benefits him.

"His team-mates are of the highest quality and he has been playing from early on with players who enjoy the game.

"They are not so physical but they play the ball, this is the idea we have here and I'm sure it has contributed to his success.

"He is the best in world but his environment is extremely beneficial for him."