Messi explains why he handed over the penalty against Sevilla to Philippe Coutinho
Messi has explained the reason behind the penalty gift to Coutinho, who has been out of form recently, stating that he was happy to let the Brazilian take the spot-kick.
According to Sport English, the Argentine ace said, "Coutinho had scored a penalty against Levante and he wanted to take it."
"We talked about it. So he took it and I am happy because the comeback started there."
Meanwhile, Coutinho was quick to thank his captain for the gesture, saying (via Goal), "The penalty has come naturally. Leo’s gesture shows how great it is."
"Thanks to Leo, for letting me kick the penalty, that’s good for the confidence of the group. We knew that to overcome, we had to be involved from the beginning."
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