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Monaco's Jemerson hoping to end 'magical' season by keeping Messi quiet

The Brazilian centre-half has seen his efforts at club level rewarded with an international call-up, just in time for a friendly date with Argentina

After enjoying a “magical” season at Monaco, Jemerson is now looking to keep Lionel Messi quiet in Brazil’s friendly date with Argentina.

The 24-year-old centre-half enjoyed a breakout campaign at Stade Louis II in 2016-17, making 45 appearances in all competitions.

His efforts helped to secure the Ligue 1 title, a place in the semi-finals of the Champions League and another senior international call-up.

Jemerson acknowledges things could not have gone much better for him or Monaco, as they positioned themselves back among European football’s elite.