Ernesto Valverde doesn't know how Lionel Messi is feeling, but still doesn't rule out the possibility of him playing in the match against Madrid's "Real".
On Saturday, Messi, injured in the match against "Valencia", did not train for the past two days. Tomorrow, "Barcelona" awaits the first leg of the King's Cup semi-final match against Madrid's "Real".
E. Valverde could neither confirm nor deny whether L. Messi will play tomorrow: "We didn't meet with Leo today, so I can't answer that question. After training, it will be clear how he feels."
"I don't plan to make risky decisions when we have many important matches coming up soon. The situation would be different if we were playing the last "La Liga" matches.
"If a player is injured, whether it's Messi or not, I don't intend to risk his health," commented E. Valverde on the situation of the Argentine.
When asked if he felt that they are favorites in this semi-final tie, E. Valverde replied: "I don't think there are favorites when "Real" and "Barca" meet in a semi-final. It's an unpredictable battle."
"El Clasico" showdown will start on Wednesday at 22:00 Lithuanian time.
A little later, Lionel Messi was seen participating in a group training session. According to the AS newspaper, the Argentine trained without major problems, so there is a good chance that he will at least be registered for the match against "Real".
