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Barcelona coach Valverde admits Messi likely to be rested

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde may withdraw Leo Messi from today's clash with Huesca.

With a crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg coming up against Manchester United on Tuesday, Valverde has suggested he may rotate his squad for the clash with Huesca.

"Yes, there will be changes tomorrow [Saturday]," Valverde told the press. "The schedule is packed, and we can't forget we need 10 points to become champions.

"We have to win three matches, and draw another. The reason for the changes is to keep everyone competitive. Anyone could be rotated.

"[Lionel] Messi is ok, but it is possible he will be rested. The schedule is packed, like I said, and we have intense matches coming up."

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