Rivaldo says that resting Lionel Messi against Sevilla could be a good idea. He explained: “The Sevilla game is an important one, but there is a long way to go in LaLiga Santander and protecting Messi now could have its benefits in the future. Because it allows him some more days to recover from this week at a time where he’s still not fully fit.”
Spain have named their squad for European qualifiers against Norway and Sweden, and midfielder Sergio Busquets is the only Barcelona player included in the 23-man list. Jordi Alba misses out due to injury, while Sergi Roberto has been overlooked.