Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is stopping Rafael Marquez from joining his Mexico squad for next week's internationals.

Marquez cannot play in the games, but wanted to join Sven Goran Eriksson's squad to boost morale.

But Guardiola argued: "If he can't play, then why does he have to go? It's my decision. It's best that he remain here and rest. It would not make much sense or logic to make such a trip."