This player's statement came on Lionel Messi, said- "It is difficult to play with Messi..."

Messi got the better of Gvardiol as Argentina defeated Croatia to reach the World Cup final and the defender has revealed facing the superstar for his country is an altogether different challenge compared to when he is playing his club football for PSG

It was harder to defend against him than it was in our game against Paris

Its completely different - he has a completely different profile in the club than in the national team

Why I think he was very motivated, it was his last chance to get something For me, hes the best player Ive had to defend against so far Hes small and all you can do is foul or tackle him

RB Leipzig defender Gvardiol impressed in Qatar leading to the 20-year-old being linked with Real Madrid and Chelsea

While Messi did best him in the semi-finals, the centre-back has a huge future in the game and it seems it is only a matter of time before he joins one of Europes elite clubs