Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has snubbed Inter Miamis Lionel Messi and named Bayern Munichs Michael Olise as the player with the best stats at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup tournament.
Wenger also insisted that Messi is the most influential player in the Major League Soccer, MSL, because without him, Inter Miami would never qualify for the Club World Cup.
The Frenchman spoke ahead of Inter Miamis Club World Round of 16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday evening.
Wenger told journalist Jose Armando, He Messi does not have the best numbers in the Club World Cup, but he is the player with the greatest influence in the MLS.
Without him, Inter Miami would never qualify. There is a significant difference.