Messi was left with a bloodied face after a challenge from United’s defender Chris Smalling during Barca’s 1-0 victory at Old Trafford last week. He was okay a couple of days after it Ernesto Valverde"But he was a little bit stunned at the time. However, Valverde insisted Messi isn’t concerned about it happening in the second leg. "He is fine, he is perfectly fine after the blow he suffered.” Messi was one of a number of stars Valverde left out of his squad as Barcelona faced Huesca in La Liga on Saturday. Barca boss Ernesto Valverde insists Lionel Messi is ready for the return leg in the Nou CampLionel Messi setup Luis Suarez to help Barca get their first goal of the game

Source: Express April 16, 2019 04:52 UTC