16 February 2018
Ernesto Valverde diverted Argentina's ask for to rest Lionel Messi more keeping in mind the end goal to safeguard him for the World Cup, basically demanding the Barcelona star needs to win everything for his club and nation.
Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia is anxious for Messi to play less so he stays as crisp as conceivable when driving his country at the World Cup.
Tapia addressed Argentine media on Tuesday, saying he had bantered with Barca over the possibility of "taking consideration" of Messi and playing him in less matches.
In any case, Valverde declined to openly uncover any such plans when asked in his pre-coordinate news meeting in front of Saturday's trek to Eibar, evading the inquiry by saluting the forward's desire.
"I totally believe the entire world and particularly Messi, who is our player," Valverde told columnists. "I realize that Leo has the desire to win everything with Barca and the national group. We need him in the best frame for us and Argentina."
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Late reports have guaranteed Andres Iniesta has gotten a lucrative offer from a Chinese Super League club, and keeping in mind that he acknowledges he should consider the circumstance if those gossipy tidbits turn out to be valid, Valverde does not think there is any need to stress over the CSL's budgetary power.
"On the off chance that that happens then we'll consider it, however I've nothing to state since I've not been considering it," Valverde said.
"I can't remark on each story in the daily papers. Iniesta is with us and will prepare with us later. We need him to stay, play significantly more amusements and score parts more objectives.
"Right now it [receiving an offer from a CSL club] has just happed with [Javier] Mascherano. I would prefer not to begin contemplating these things previously they happen.
"This circumstance with Mascherano has happened and is finished. Presently we don't require – or have sufficient energy – to stress over these things."
Valverde additionally affirmed Gerard Pique is probably going to highlight indeed in the wake of being refreshed amid the 0-0 draw with Getafe last time out, however Thomas Vermaelen remains an uncertainty.
"I'll sit tight for the instructional course [later on Friday]," he said. "With respect to Pique, he was accessible a week ago, so I envision he'll be accessible once more.
"I don't think about Vermaelen. We will see tomorrow [Saturday]. I would prefer not to chance him."
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