Tito Vilanova said after the game that Lionel Messi had any serious injury but that he felt good before the match.
Vilanova said after the game with Bilbao, Messi was never totally prepared.
"Messi after the game with Bilbao not ever tell aggregate. He tell us holding out regularly but it does not feel ready for the game. There is no serious injury, but he has minor problems. Messi was not the moment to get into this match, because I do not believe that would yield maximum assistance "said Vilanova.
Villanovas statement shows why not play Messi
Tito Vilanova said after the game that Lionel Messi had any serious injury but that he felt good before the match.
Vilanova said after the game with Bilbao, Messi was never totally prepared.
"Messi after the game with Bilbao not ever tell aggregate. He tell us holding out regularly but it does not feel ready for the game. There is no serious injury, but he has minor problems. Messi was not the moment to get into this match, because I do not believe that would yield maximum assistance "said Vilanova.