Goal.com · Nov 7, 2018
'Training isn't the same as playing' - Messi couldn't be risked by Barcelona, says Valverde
The Argentine superstar has made a speedy recovery from a broken arm, but the decision was taken not to involve him in a European clash with Inter
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says his side “couldn’t risk Lionel Messi” against Inter despite seeing him return to training ahead of a Champions League clash with Inter.
The mercurial Argentine suffered a broken arm during a La Liga meeting with Sevilla in mid-October.
He was expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks, keeping him out of crucial domestic and European fixtures.