This is what it's like to play alongside Lionel Messi, according to Tyler Hall

Lionel Messi generated a giant impact throughout the United States by signing for Inter Miami in 2023. Stadiums packed every weekend, just to witness the best in the world on the playing field and with the ball at his feet, this is what that the Argentine star generates in every place where he plays. However, Messi not only captured the fanaticism of the fans, but also that of his own teammates and this is what Tyler Hall said.

The Inter Miami youth player and captain of the United States U17 team explained in detail the impact that Messi's arrival generated within the locker room: “The first day Messi arrived, it didn't feel real, it was like being in a video game, or something like that”, he began. The truth is that the U17 World Cup will begin on November 10 in Indonesia and prior to the start of the competition, Tyler Hall had a chat with the official FIFA website and there he talked about Messi and his influence both outside and inside. of the playing field.

“Every now and then the fact of having him next to me hits me again”, Hall said. Then, the United States captain revealed what Lionel is like as a person: “He is a very approachable guy, he is always smiling and comes to say hello. He is a great man and very good with all the young players”. The truth is that Messi came to the MLS to enjoy his life and also football, which is what he is most passionate about.

What is it like playing alongside Messi?

Although he did not debut in the first team, he has faced both Messi and Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in training and Hall acknowledged: “I have played against them. It's crazy, they just think and play faster. It is incredible to have them next to you on the field at this young age”. He then said: “Messi even played on my side [on the field] and I had to mark him. If you watch the games, you will see him analyzing the field, and suddenly he looks over his shoulder and disappears. He moves so fast that it is difficult to follow him”.