The questions before Valladolid - Barcelona’s rival this Tuesday were like what it meant not to play against Real Madrid, a few statements of Ter Stegen post Champions, a trip of Griemann to EE.UU. during the free week, the health condition of Umtiti, the young players Carles Perez and Ansu Fati, the level of the team, Arthur’s rest, womens football, the rumor about the Mexican Carlos Vela, the leading Granada and a few topics more.
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Different and varied topics… Different question were the ones listened this past Monday on press conference by Ernesto Valverde, but none of those were aimed at Lionel Messi. Incredible but real, Barcelona’s coach didn’t have to answer anything about the captain and culé star.
Always the center of attention, of course, but this time there weren’t any questions about the Argentinian in the match preview against the Valladolid. After not playing last weekend match because of the suspension obtained against the Real Madrid, Barcelona plays in the Camp Nou and will seek for the victory to get on top of Granada, the surprising leader of La Liga.
Leo had converted 3 goals in the last three matches: to Sevilla, Eibar and Slavia Praga. This three were the first three of the season, after recovering from a muscular problem. And it will be in his house’s yard…
Source: https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/espana/mesi-valverde-conferencia-preguntas-liga_0_3Q3bue9L.html
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