Some possible reasons behind Barcelona captain Messi dry spell

Either the Argentine is sadly declining due to his age or he is just a victim of the pro-Madrid propaganda because of some bad luck.

Leo Messi is yet to score from open play this season and the pressure is mounting.

Here are 2 possible explanations of what is happening with the Barcelona great:

Inevitable decline

Leo is already 33 so he is no longer capable of something that came to him naturally 10 years ago.

Moreover, just like the rest of the squad, he didn't train very hard under either Ernesto Valverde or Quique Setien, according to multiple reports.

Finally, Messi started the pre-season 1 week later than his teammates because of his failed attempt to leave.

Bad luck and pro-Madrid propaganda

Messi is still one of the best Barca players on the pitch, registering 10 shots and 5 dribbles against Alaves; more than any of his teammates.

The criticism is often unfounded as we've recently explained why it's not a bad sign that Leo lost the ball 28 times in the same game.

In fact, the captain should have had 4 goals more but he was denied by some spectacular saves in the matches against Sevilla, Real Madrid and Alaves.