Barcelona's Coach: Messi Can Play Until Age 40 Years

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, striker believes Barca, Lionel Messi, they can perform well up to the age of 40 years.

It was he railed responded to speculation that Barca Messi intends to extend the contract for next season until 2022.

That is, Messi is expected to keep playing football until the age of 35 years, even Enrique confident over that age.

The 45-year-old coach said, Messi will be the best player in the world in the long term.

However, age affects anybody's game. "I think he can still be the best at the age of 40 years, but I have no scientific evidence to prove it," said Enrique told Football Espana, Monday (7/3)

"I am a coach and quite an expert in this field, but I am not a magician or shaman."

In addition, the world's best coach in 2015 FIFA are also convinced that Messi still has a chance to win some individual awards to come.

"He (Messi) is capable of winning both the Pichichi (top scorer) and the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2016. I saw him focus on achieving something not for personal interests," said Enrique.

"That's what makes me optimistic to him. When the team goals achieved, then we can inspire other people."

In the last match of the Spanish league, Barca won 4-0 over Eibar in the presence of more than six thousand spectators Estadio Municipal de Ipurua. Two goals scored by Messi them in minute 41 and 76.

Based reported by Transfermarkt, this season Messi has played 35 times in six competitions. Twice European player has a record 35 goals and 14 assists in 2,939 minutes of play.