Michael Krohn-Dehli hails 'best in the world' Lionel Messi

New Sevilla midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli is ready to take on Barcelona in the European Super Cup.

The man signed from Celta Vigo says that Lionel Messi is the best player in the world and even though he hasn't trained yet, will be hard to stop. 

Asked about the clash with Barcelona on August 11 in Georgia, he replied: "We are working hard. There are a lot of new players and we all know the style of play Sevilla like. 

"Everyone has done well. We want to be at 100 per cent because that’s the only way we can create opportunities to beat a team like Barcelona. 

"Messi is the best in the world, it will be difficult to stop him, even though he’s not in training yet."