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Strategist Pep Guardiola is convinced that the team does not lack attacking potential even without Lionel Messi.
This season, in all tournaments, the Argentine has already scored 43 goals, but he will miss Saturday's match against Chichon's "Sporting" due to yellow cards.
"For the past four years, Messi's game has been very important to us. I would say he is the most important player in the world," Guardiola said. "But we always try to adapt and demand good performances from other players."
"In the match against 'Sporting', we will be without a player who can deceive not only one, but many opponents and do it many times. Therefore, we will have to play differently."
Once again, the specialist acknowledged that the 10-point advantage acquired by Real Madrid in the tournament table is practically insurmountable.
"We fight for victory in every match, that's why we've won 13 out of 16 possible trophies. But the difference is very big, reducing it is difficult," Guardiola said.
