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Valverde: No risk over Messi inclusion

Ernesto Valverde has insisted he is not taking a risk by including Lionel Messi in Barcelona's squad to face Real Betis.

La Liga leaders Barca have received a double injury boost for the clash at Camp Nou with both Messi and centre-back Samuel Umtiti fit to play.

Messi, who broke his arm after falling awkwardly during a collision with Sevilla's Franco Vazquez in a 4-2 win last month, was included in the squad for the midweek Champions League draw against Inter Milan, but did not play after failing to receive the medical all clear.

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Umtiti has not been involved since September due to a knee problem, but Valverde is confident both players are now ready to be involved.