Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has refused to discuss comments made by Ivan Rakitic this week.

Rakitic has complained about the lack of action he's seen this season.

"I have nothing to say to Ivan's comments," Valverde said after Barcelona's 2-0 win in a friendly against Cartagena.

The 31-year-old did not feature in this match, having first been called up by Croatia before having to withdraw with Achilles tendon discomfort.

"We think it's just an inconvenience and we hope that he can be with us for the next game," Valverde noted.

The reason behind Barcelona playing a friendly against Cartagena is because they are looking to help raise funds for the victims of the heavy rains that affected the region of Murcia last September.