Ronald Koeman's assistant coach at Barcelona, Alfred Schreuder, has spoken about the way La Liga sides attempt to deal with Lionel Messi, claiming they are "willing to do everything that is forbidden" to stop him.
Messi is often targeted by opponents and the fact that there are no fans in attendance at La Liga games means Schreuder has overheard opposition players encouraging each other to "foul" and "kick" the forward.
Speaking to AD, Schreuder explained: "Getafe, Atletico Madrid, Bilbao are willing to do everything that is forbidden. "Messi will be hit five or six times in matches.
Without a crowd you literally hear what opponents say to each other. When Leo gets the ball, you hear, 'Foul! Kick him down!' "But that does not work and
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