The news is bad but could be worse. Lionel Messi suffer a grade 1-2 sprained right ankle, so sore yesterday retired to Dynamo Kiev, a product of the strong influx of Leandro Almeida. Your participation against Espanyol in the derby next Saturday, was very committed to such an extent that is almost ruled out. Guardiola's priority would be for Argentina to recover well and do not strive in vain. In addition, Pep wants it in optimum conditions for the Club World Cup.
"It is true that at one point as we were, the influence of Leo is very important for us," said Guardiola. "He has an insurmountable competitive soul, or wrinkle, or hides. Another player might be able to live the Golden Ball, but he did not. He gets angry, always wants more and has an enormous ambition, "Blaugrana coach completed. Teammate Victor Valdes said "players like him need to be protected a little more." Given the injury history of Leo, it appears he will not play against the Parakeets and saved for Abu Dhabi.