Messi And Suarez Could Not Play Against Athletic Bilbao

Bad news for the fans of Barcelona as their two main strikers Messi And Suarez Could Not Play Against Athletic Bilbao in first leg of Quarter final in Copa Del Rey 2016-17. Lionel Messi could miss this game because his manager Luis Enrique does not want to take risk because of his injury issues, while the other forward, Luis Suarez is facing ban in involvement of dispute against Espanyol players in last round. Continue your reading for full information.

Messi And Suarez Could Not Play Against Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona's manager Luis Enrique has left Lionel Messi as a precaution after the Argentine was withdrawn early in the league match with Athletic Club that was played on Sunday. He indicated that he does not want to take risks with the player's fitness. When the manager was asked about the fitness of Messi, he said

"I have never liked to risk players. It would be another thing if it was a final, but I have always made a case that it's not worth risking players."

This is the first leg of quarter final that will be played at San Mames, the home ground of Athletic Bilbao, whereas the second leg will be played at Camp Nou. Lionel Messi is expected to make return on second leg.

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