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It is not yet certain that Lionel Messi can be used on Tuesday at FC Barcelona in the first leg against Internazionale in the group stage of the Champions League. The trainer Ernesto Valverde will only decide at the very last moment.
"We have to wait for training and see how he feels, because his play and his movements are going well, but we have to wait," Valverde said at his press conference.
Messi was sufficiently recovered from a broken arm to fly with his teammates from FC Barcelona to Milan, but the Catalans then insisted that they would pay attention to their star player.
"It's good news for all, I do not know if he can play, but it's good for the atmosphere of the group," said teammate Sergi Roberto
FC Barcelona had a pain-free time for Messi because the first match with Internazionale and the league games against Real Madrid (5-1) and Rayo Vallecano (3-2) were won.
"Is this a serious question?"
At the request of a reporter during his press conference it's important that FC Barcelona be back, Valverde was a little puzzled.
"Is this a serious question? It's good for him to be back and good for us.But we will not take any chances with him."
Valverde is waiting for him to a match as difficult as it was two weeks ago at Camp Nou, when FC Barcelona made the difference thanks to the goals of Rafinha and Jordi Alba.
"They will be even more aggressive lobbying because they are playing at home, Inter is a fierce team that wants to dominate the game and put pressure on them, which has brought them success and they are in good shape. will be an intense duel with a real fight. "
FC Barcelona is assured of qualifying for the knockout rounds after four rounds of play, even in the event of a tie or loss, as in the final round. Another match of the pool. between Tottenham Hotspur and PSV without a winner.
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