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Barca boss Valverde coy on Messi involvement but promises changes for Tottenham clash

The Argentine is coming off a brilliant performance against Espanyol but may be rested in the Champions League with his club already through

Ernesto Valverde has promised changes to his Barcelona squad to face Tottenham on Tuesday, with Lionel Messi among those who may be rested.

Barca have already booked their qualification into the knockout stage as the winners of Group B and Valverde has confirmed Luis Suarez, who returned from injury in this weekend’s 4-0 derby win at Espanyol, will be left out.

Valvarde added further changes to his side will be made as they face a Spurs team who require a result equal to that of Inter’s against PSV to progress to the knockout round.