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Valverde said Friday that Messi could be spared the trip to Huesca, who is sitting down the La Liga after a collision with United's Chris Smalling on Wednesday, leaving the Argentinian with a bruised nose and cheek.
"It's possible," Valverde said, questioned about Messi's chances of staying outside this weekend.
"He's fine, but the shot was hard, he was hit the next day and during the match, it was like being hit by a truck, we'll badyze it later, but it's not easy. is a possibility. "
Luke Shaw 's goal meant Barca won a 1-0 win against Old Trafford and could afford to rotate before the return, given that he had 11 points. advance to the top of La Liga.
Kevin Prince-Boateng and Jeison Murillo, who have barely made their appearance since joining in January, could be the subject of rare outings while Ousmane Dembele should make his first appearance in a month after his thigh injury.
"There will be changes tomorrow because the schedule is very crowded," Valverde said.
"Another intense game is waiting for us tomorrow and again on Tuesday, so we will make some changes."
If Dembele played unscathed against Huesca, the French could line up to start against United at Camp Nou.
"Tomorrow's game is important for Dembele, but not for United, but for tomorrow," Valverde said.
"We have to make an effort to focus on all three points because we need it.
"We can not forget that we need ten points to be champions, no matter how much we think we are already there."
"We are not far off, we have to win three games and draw another, and that must start tomorrow."
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