Arsene Wenger explains why Lionel Messi is the most influential player in the Club World Cup, despite the fact that Michael Olise has better statistics

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger explained why Lionel Messi is the most important player in the club's World Cup. The former head of Arsenal compared his numbers to those of Michael Olise as he elucidated his point.

Lionel Messi He has been crucial in Inter Miami's leadership in the FIFA World Cup of the 16 Club, after remaining uninvictable in the stages of the group. The legendary Argentine marked a free release in the 2-1 victory of Herons against Porto in the stages of the group, marking the first victory of the MLS side against a European club in a global tournament. They drew their games against Palmeiras (2-2) and al-Ahly (0-0). Inter Miami will face the old Messi side, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in the 16 round.

In an interview with Journalist Jose ArmandoArsene Wenger accredited Lionel Messi for Inter miamiThe qualification in the 16 -year -old World Cup World Cup round. He then compared his numbers to Bayern Munich star Michael Olise.

“He (Messi) does not have the best numbers, but he is the player with the greatest influence of the MLS. Without him, In Miami would never qualify. There is a significant difference. Michael Olise has the best statistics in the tournament and excellent games, but Bayern would be described without him. Inter Miami does not qualify without Messi,” said Wenger.

Bayern Munich star Michael Olise has registered three goals and two assists in three appearances in the Club World Cup so far. In the meantime, Lionel Messi has marked only once in three exits in the stages of the group.

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Lionel Messi's teammate, Jordi Alba

In an interview with the media after Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Palmeiras, Jordi Alba shared his thoughts about Lionel Messi faced PSG in the 16 round. He said (via Goal):

“In the end, what Leo wants is to win games, like the great player he is. I know that the feelings he has towards Barça, where we play together, but not to PSG. He was there for two years and only knows what happened. What is clear is that it will be a hard game and we hope that we can sound the bell, knowing the difficulty of this type of team.”

Lionel Messi was in PSG between 2021 and 2023, which did not mark his two best years in terms of success at the club level. The Argentine also spoke publicly about having a difficult time at the club. Messi has never faced his childish side, Barcelonain any tournament so far. His clash against PSG will mark the first time he will play against one of his former clubs.