Lionel Messi is back to a False Nine / Second Striker role under Valverde and is enjoying a spectacular start to the season, and although that isn't surprising it seems like Messi is loving the comeback to his old role under Pep. (barcablaugranes.com)
he has always played the second striker role.. (justarsenal.com)
I think he suits the second striker role well. (justarsenal.com)