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Ernesto Valverde Reassures Fans on Lionel Messi's Condition as Copa del Rey Final Approaches

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has admitted that he could rest Lionel Messi and some of his other key players for Tuesday night's La Liga game away at Celta Vigo, but insisted that the Argentine will have enough energy to give his best for his country at the World Cup.

Messi missed Argentina's pair of friendlies in the most recent international break, watching on as his team were demolished 6-1 by Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano, and Barcelona's sizeable lead in La Liga has allowed Valverde to consider managing his leading man's workload.

Quoted by Marca after his pre-match press conference, Valverde said: "It's a possibility that Messi rests, like others.