Leo Messi is the main novelty in the call to play this Sunday against Huesca. The Argentine striker has been discharged after overcoming ankle problems. In fact, as Ronald Koeman explained in the pre-match, the captain has been training on the 30th and 31st, when the team had a party, and is ready to return to the pitch.
Coutinho will be out for three months
“He is fine, he has no further discomfort. He is ready, cheerful and eager,” said the Barça coach. While the Argentine returns to the list, Philippe Coutinho will not be able to be there, a “very important loss”, who will be out for about three months due to a knee injury. On the other hand, defender Samuel Umtiti, who has been sidelined “due to a gastric indisposition”, will also not be able to play in Huesca.
Koeman, who described this Sunday’s match in Huesca as “very complicated”, echoed Messi’s words in an interview with journalist Jordi Évole. However, he declined to comment on his future, saying the decision was “personal and should be respected”.
Koeman acknowledges Barça have ‘messidependence’
On the other hand, he has acknowledged that Barça have messidependence. “A little bit, yes. But it has been like that in recent years. Its game and its effectiveness have been very great. In the last two or three years I have seen games in which the team has not played very well but which is they won because Leo solved them. For some reason he is number 1 in the world. “
Koeman does not regret having sold Suarez
Finally, on the decision to sell Luis Suárez, the coach has assumed his share of responsibility but has not “regretted” it. “I have always highlighted his qualities, but the decision [quan Koeman va arribar] it was already taken, both by the club and its own. “
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