That’s the question all cules will be asking as Barcelona prepare to take on Rubin Kazan for the third time in the group stages of the Champions League: whether or not Lionel Messi should play.
At this point in time, it’s looking very likely that Messi will return to action, just ten days after surviving the horror-looking, ankle-crunching challenge from Tomas Ujfalusi and escaping with nothing more than a scratch and a sprain.
Evry team would prefere to play with Messi. But it doesnt meen they loose if he doesnt play. Thats about it: Barca is the better team, with or without Messi.
Agree Xavi and Iniesta are key players for Barca Messi is a great player but would not be so good without Xavi next to him