Ernesto Valverde: Barcelona Still Depends on Messi

DBasia.news –  Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde, admitted his team had a dependency on Lionel Messi. Therefore Barcelona must try to win without the presence of Messi.

According to Ernesto Valverde, Barcelona does have Messidepedencia. Valverde assesses every player who has a classmate Lionel Messi will feel it.

“Of course Barcelona has Messidepedencia. It will happen to all teams around the world if they have a classmate Lionel Messi,” Ernesto Valverde said.

“However, Barcelona must try to win when Lionel Messi is absent. Messi is important for Barcelona, the whole world knows he is the best in the world as a football player.”

“We will face Atletico Madrid, who is a sensational team. Atletico is a rival who never gives up. Barcelona are not surprised by Villarreal’s performances,” added Ernesto Valverde.