Barcelona coach decides to rest Messi in the European Champions again

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman decided to rest his Argentine player, Lionel Messi, again during tomorrow's Champions League confrontation with Ferencvarros, according to what the Dutchman announced in a press conference today.

"This is not usual," Koeman said, "but in the calendar of the current season, Leo rested twice, in Kiev (against Dynamo last week in the match that Barcelona won 4-0 and secured their qualification to the round of 16), and tomorrow (Wednesday).

"We have secured qualification, and this is what influenced my decision to give other players a chance, and also because Saturday's match (against newly promoted Cadiz to the first division in Spain is important for our course in the league." Koeman chose to rest German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter-Stegen as well, And Brazilian striker Felipe Coutinho.

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