Ronald Koeman insists he "isn't interested" by suggestions that Lionel Messi is not working hard enough. The Barcelona boss was forced to address the accusations after the club's star was seen walking, rather than pressing, in the final moments of their Champions League win against Dynamo Kiev.
Messi had scored from the spot earlier in the contest, but the Catalan's start to the season has been less than impressive. The Argentine's desire to leave in the summer has seen people question his commitment throughout the season.
But Koeman has shouldered any blame for a lack of effort insisting it would be down to his methods rather than the player's laziness.
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