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The punditry team evaluated Messi's historically low conversion rate from the penalty spot during the halftime broadcast. "We didn't fancy him," said ITV pundit Roy Keane.
"His record is not great."
Keane expressed surprise at the apparent hesitation shown by the prominent international forward during the crucial knockout stage fixture.
"For a great player like Messi, almost lacking that belief in himself. It's amazing!"
said Keane.
The panel discussed whether the management team should transition penalty-taking responsibilities to another member of the squad given the statistical weakness.
"They're impossible, these players of that stature, to be able to communicate with around stuff like this," said ITV pundit Gary Neville.
Neville indicated that challenging elite players on fixed roles remains difficult for coaching staff. "They want every penalty.
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They want every free-kick," said Neville.
