USMNT star Sergino Dest has revealed what it was like to play alongside Lionel Messi during his time at Barcelona.
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Dest reveals what playing with Messi likeAdmits he learned a lot from himSays everyone struggled to replicate himWHAT HAPPENED?
Speaking to , Dest revealed that he learned a lot during the year he played alongside the now eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. In 2020, the duo crafted their trade together in La Liga and across Europe.
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He said: "I played with Messi for one year, and even though it is impossible to do what he does, I learned a lot of things just by watching him.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Dest's time at Barcelona truly never want to plan, however, he's found massive success in the Netherlands with PSV. He's become a go-to starter under Peter Bosz, flourishing with fellow internationals Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi. The Dutch side are top of the Eredivisie and have advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League.
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The Dutch side return to action on January 13 against Excelsior, with their next Champions League match coming against Borussia Dortmund on February 20.