He was playing like crap well before that match. And saying that Melo hasn't had good form is hardly an affront against the player. If Melo felt bad after that criticism, then he's a pussy and shouldn't be at this club.
Personally I never said anything about Criscito. Players need a season to settle in. People who call Melo a shit player will be made to look foolish when he tears it up for Brazil in the World Cup. Melo is having a bad run of form that I can't deny but he's been here only 6 months hardly enough time to cast opinion.