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Luis Enrique: Barcelona wants the best for Messi

The coach dismissed criticisms of his coaching style from his Argentina counterpart, and dismissed suggestions he would rush the No. 10 back into action.

Luis Enrique defended Barcelona's treatment of players after Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza appeared to question the club's handling of Lionel Messi's injury.

Messi sustained his latest groin problem during Barca's 1-1 La Liga draw against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday and Bauza suggested the three-week time frame predicted for his recovery is too short.

He subsequently retracted any perceived criticism of the La Liga champion in an interview with Sport and Luis Enrique is keen to move on from the controversy.