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Ernesto Valverde ‘so happy’ for Malcom, didn’t want to risk Lionel Messi against Inter

Ernesto Valverde said he was ‘so happy’ to see Malcom score on his Champions League debut in Barcelona’s 1-1 draw at Inter on Tuesday.

The Brazilian broke the deadlock shortly after arriving from the bench, and Valverde spoke about the 21-year-old after the game.

“It was a great game. Our primary target was to qualify. We played well in every aspect,” he said.

“We pressed well, we attacked well, all that was missing was a little bit more accuracy over the final metres.

“And we’re all so happy for Malcom.