Alejandro Garnacho shares insights on Lionel Messi’s unique personality
In an interview with Mundo Albiceleste, Garnacho discussed his initial impressions of Messi, highlighting the difference between his relaxed demeanor off the pitch and his extraordinary skills on it.
Garnacho mentioned, “He is just a normal person. When you’re eating with the other players, he seems like anyone else, very humble. But during training, you see his exceptional quality… It’s Messi!”
This humility is as striking to Garnacho as Messi’s technical prowess during practice sessions.
However, the atmosphere changes completely once Messi steps onto the training field, where his execution and control clearly distinguish him, underscoring why he is considered one of the best to play the game.
Alejandro Garnacho describes a week with Lionel Messi as a dream
Garnacho further recounted his first full integration into the national team, describing the surreal experience of spending quality time with Messi during camp.
He shared, “I remember the first time I was with him, during the first training camp, eating together, training, sleeping… A week with him was like a dream. I even asked him for a picture.”
This experience illustrates the feelings of younger players joining the Argentina team, where the line between teammate and idol can momentarily blur. Even at this elite level, such moments can feel astonishing.
Training, eating, and sharing daily life with Messi allowed Garnacho to witness aspects of Messi’s routine and mindset that are not often visible from the outside.