Ander Herrera is in Argentina and spoke about Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María and Juan Riquelme.
Herrera commented about having played alongside Lionel Messi at PSG. Speaking in an interview with ESPNArgentina, here is what he had to say:
“I read statements by Dybala that got him killed in Argentina for saying that it is difficult to play with Leo. I looked for a meaning in it: Being at his level is difficult. Give it to him where he wants it, understand what he wants at all times. Leo is a silent leader.”
He also spoke about Messi being whistled at by PSG fans:
“It surprises me… He is the best I have seen in my life as a player and as a guy.”
The Spaniard also played alongside Ángel Di María at both Manchester United and PSG. He spoke about Di María’s situation at Manchester United:
“Van Gaal had an idea of football with a lot of control of the game, possession, few turnovers.
“I remember a game was ending and Van Gaal was watching the video and said: “Ángel, you lost this ball”. But if Ángel doesn’t lose them, who is going to lose them?”
He also confessed his love for Juan Riquelme and Boca Juniors:
“”I’m a little crazy about Boca and sometimes I would stay until 2-3 am to watch Riquelme and one day I put out a tweet and it went viral. A slow fake, he looks slow but he speeds up the game.
“It’s one of my dreams that I’ve always had, to be able to go to la Bombonera. My father used to come here a lot because he worked in the sports management of Zaragoza and Celta and signed many Argentines.
“I have a collection (Boca shirts). I remember my dad would always come, I would tell him that when Boca would come out onto the pitch to call me even if it was 2:00 am. I wanted to listen to it (fans) and tomorrow I will be able to live it.”
