FC Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has hit back at the criticism directed at Lionel Messi's work-rate.
A video went viral this week show Messi failing to press the Dynamo Kiev in the club's UEFA Champions League victory at the Camp Nou.
The Dutch tactician insists there is no issue with the Argentine and dismissed the claims about the player not working hard.
"I didn't seem him [walking] and I'm not interested in this because I don't see him walking," Koeman said, as per Goal.
"If you want to start a controversy around this point, it's your problem.
"Messi is mentally good, enjoying this sport. He's a winner and sometimes you go through moments when the ball doesn't go in, but he looks really focused on that subject.
"I think Messi still has so many qualities. He's very important in our game. He scored the penalty and we're used to him making the difference here, and he's still a very decisive player.
"You said [the footage was from] the 93rd minute - there are pictures of anyone, of me when I'm sitting down, or annoyed. It seems we should be more aware of our image than our work. I don't agree with that.
"I think these players, like those of my era, have the same effort as us. They work in training, they want to win and it annoys them when they don't win. If it were not like this, it'd be because my work isn't working."
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