10 - Lionel Messi - v5

Barca83

Banned
I hope Valverde rests him. This is the home stretch. Just play Coutinho and Dembele behind Suarez.

I think he should play at least 30-45 minutes if he's fit, otherwise the Roma match would be his first in 2.5 weeks and he might not be completely sharp from the beginning
 

Givenchy

Senior Member
I think he should play at least 30-45 minutes if he's fit, otherwise the Roma match would be his first in 2.5 weeks and he might not be completely sharp from the beginning

honestly it wouldn't be THAT bad if he missed half of the Roma game, were at home afterall and heavy favourites.
 

behindbrowneyes

Well-known member
I wouldn't start him and play him 25-30 minutes maximum. Messi starting the game will only create bad publicity in Argentina after missing both friendlies. He is the only reason they are part of the World Cup, but we all know how ungrateful Argentinians are.
 

GOAT_SUAREZ

New member
I wouldn't start him and play him 25-30 minutes maximum. Messi starting the game will only create bad publicity in Argentina after missing both friendlies. He is the only reason they are part of the World Cup, but we all know how ungrateful Argentinians are.

who gives a fuck about them?

Start him if he is fit.
 

soul24rage

Senior Member
I wouldn't start him and play him 25-30 minutes maximum. Messi starting the game will only create bad publicity in Argentina after missing both friendlies. He is the only reason they are part of the World Cup, but we all know how ungrateful Argentinians are.

agreed, leo still needs match fitness and I would also send him at the 60-75th minute depending on the result. I'm sure Leo doesn't want to create more fire with the Argentinians right before the world cup so I think he'll play it safe.
 

Giginho75

New member
If he feels good I hope he will play.
Too much awesome seeing him on the pitch!

Clearly no forcing if he's not yet, so I can rest for CL.
 

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