Drinkwater reveals he plans to ask for Messi's shirt when Chelsea face Barcelona

Danny Drinkwater has revealed he plans to ask for Lionel Messi's shirt when Chelsea face Barcelona next month.

Antonio Conte's side take on La Liga leaders in the Champions League's first knockout stage at Stamford Bridge on February 20.
The two clubs will then play the second leg at the Nou Camp on March 14 as both clubs target European glory.
When asked if he's relishing the two legs against Barcelona, Drinkwater, speaking at the launch of the adidas Cold Blooded boot pack, told Mirror Sport: "Yeah, I am, yeah. I don’t think I’ve actually played at the Nou Camp before.
"I played against Barcelona in pre-season a year ago but the Nou Camp will be a new experience for me, so yeah I’m looking forward to it."
On what it's like to face Messi, Drinkwater added: "I was buzzing the first time I played him so I don't know what I'll be like the second time. I'll have to get his shirt."
The 27-year-old also revealed that the Argentinian is the best player he's ever faced, and explained why: "You can’t read what he’s doing. He's rapid with the ball, and his change in directions are almost non-existent.
"I’ve never played against someone like... I've played against people who can change direction quick but he's just on another level."

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