"Against Ajax, Luis Enrique wanted Messi as a false 9 since he was used in that role," Luis Suarez has told Clank.
"Neymar and me were on the flanks, but Messi saw that it didn't work and told me: 'Oh fatty, stay in the '9' position and I'll open the pitch for you on the right side,'" the Uruguayan added.
That exact game took place in the Champions League group stage in 2014. Barcelona beat Ajax 2-0 away from home, Leo Messi scored both goals.
Indeed, it was originally planned that Leo, playing as a false nine, would be supported by two pacy wingers, Neymar and Suarez. However, the Uruguayan ended up becoming one of the best strikers on the planet while Messi mostly played as an inside forward on the right wing.
The MSN had 364 goals and 171 assists for Barcelona in all their 3 seasons combined.
