'Messi's successor' rewrites his destiny.

Ansu Fati is reviving his career at AS Monaco.

The brace against Metz not only secured a 5-2 victory for Monaco, but more importantly, it marked the powerful return of a talent once considered a "faded prodigy" after a long period plagued by injuries and doubt.

A moment that redefined my career.

The match was dramatic. Metz took an early lead, then showed their mettle by equalizing 2-2 from the penalty spot. When Monaco needed someone to change the course of the game, Fati stepped up. He was brought on at the start of the second half and immediately shone: it only took 40 seconds to touch the ball and score his first Ligue 1 goal. A perfectly executed run, a clean finish, and Louis II exploded.

But Fati didn't stop there; he chose the most crucial moment to deliver the decisive blow. In the 83rd minute, from a cross by Krepin Diatta, he rose high and headed the ball accurately into the net, putting Monaco ahead 3-2. From then on, Metz collapsed. Monaco won convincingly, but this victory will always be associated with Fati's name – the man who rewrote the fate of the match.

Fati scored 3 goals in just his first 2 games for Monaco, playing for less than 90 minutes in total. His average efficiency was a goal every 29 minutes. For comparison, Erling Haaland averaged 88 minutes to score in the Premier League last season. This figure clearly demonstrates the "unbelievable" efficiency Fati brings to the team.

This is even more remarkable considering Fati went 22 months without scoring at club level, since November 2023 while playing for Brighton. From a player once labeled a "rising star," he is now proving that there are still lethal strikers just waiting for their chance.

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Ansu Fati has been consistently shining recently.

At Barcelona, Fati was branded "Messi's successor." He became the youngest player to score for Barca in La Liga (16 years and 304 days), and then went on to set a record with the Spanish national team (17 years and 311 days). But early glory came with immense pressure, and four knee surgeries halted his career.

Monaco offered a different environment. Here, Fati didn't need to shoulder enormous responsibilities; he could simply go out and play football with ease. This freedom liberated his feet, helping him rediscover the killer instinct he thought he had lost.

A symbol of faith

The victory against Metz propelled Monaco to second place in Ligue 1, level on 12 points with PSG. But the greatest significance lies not in the league standings, but in Fati's resurgence. He has become living proof that football still has room for miraculous comebacks.

As Fati raised his hands to celebrate his second goal, his face lit up with both relief and determination. It wasn't just the joy of scoring, but a release from years of injury. It was also a statement: "I'm still here, and I've never lost my hunger."

The future is long, but what Fati has shown is enough to make fans believe that Monaco can become a resurgence. With Ligue 1 – a less stressful environment – Fati has the time and space to rebuild his career.

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Ansu Fati has found joy in the French football league.

Monaco not only possesses a "super substitute" who knows how to decide matches, but also helps European football witness an emotional comeback. If he maintains his form and avoids injuries, Fati could go from being a "forgotten player" to a leading figure in the Principality team's ambitions to compete for Ligue 1.

The 5-2 victory against Metz therefore went far beyond the significance of three points. It was a declaration: Ansu Fati is back. No longer a shadow of his former self at Barcelona, no longer haunted by injuries. At Monaco, he wrote a new chapter – a chapter of belief, ambition, and rebirth.

Source: https://znews.vn/truyen-nhan-cua-messi-viet-lai-so-phan-post1587306.html