Cruyff: "Neymar is easier to defend against than Messi"
Posted Monday, October 14, 2013 by Marca.com
Once again, former Barça player and coach, Johan Cruyff, has spoken out about his old club and this time, in an interview with Catalan daily 'Ara', he focused on Neymar.
Cruyff believes that "Neymar is easier to defend against than Messi" because of his height, as the Argentine "shields the ball with his body and the defence find it harder to get a grip on him because he is smaller".
However, the Dutchman has no doubts about the talent Neymar possesses, pointing out that he has "made a good start" and that his quality should "help" him link up with Messi or Xavi, although "we will have to wait and see".
Cruyff also stressed the importance of Xavi on the pitch as he sets "the tempo for Barça" and "everything changes" when the midfielder is missing.
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