Luis Enrique warns Barcelona’s star man Lionel Messi is “recovered” to face Roma, and just needs playing time.
The Argentinian international missed seven weeks of the season with a knee injury, but made his return as a substitute in the weekend’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid.
“He has recovered,” Enrique said in his pre-match Press conference.
Luis Enrique warns Barcelona’s star man Lionel Messi is “recovered” to face Roma, and just needs playing time.
The Argentinian international missed seven weeks of the season with a knee injury, but made his return as a substitute in the weekend’s 4-0 win over Real Madrid.
“He has recovered,” Enrique said in his pre-match Press conference.
“The injury has passed. He just has to get his physical tone and match sharpness back, which he’ll do by playing. It’s no different to what happens with any other injured player.
“He’s fine, and now he just needs minutes in his legs so we can see the great Leo again.”
Messi scored 58 goals in 57 games for the Blaugrana last season, and has six goals in 10 so far this term.
The weekend’s Clasico saw Barça crush Real Madrid 4-0 at the Bernabeu, but the Coach insists they can still improve.
“There are so many things to improve. On Saturday we pressed very high, but we gave away some great chances.
“We can improve in defence, in corners conceded, in terms of individuals. The players know that.
“No goals conceded in five games? Having identified problems, we’ve been working on them. I’ve been happy since the beginning of the season, despite a lot of mistakes.
“Now we have a good sense of security. The team is aware that to win trophies you need a good defence.”