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Live Barcelona blog: Messi back in business?

Sport360 staff

23:00 05/11/2018

Hola Barcelona fans!

The Sport360 Team is in place bringing you all the latest Blaugrana news on Monday.

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22:05 – Barca tactics v Inter

Barcelona travel to the San Siro for their fourth group game in the Champions Leagueagainst Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

The Catalans may have Lionel Messi at their disposal, who was a late inclusion in the squad, and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s presence will certainly have some tactical implications.

Here, we look at the key tactics for Ernesto Valverde’s side.

19:50 – Inter v Barca talking points

Lionel Messi could be back in action for Barcelona in Tuesday night’s Champions League trip to Inter Milan, which could see both teams qualify for the next stage depending on the outcome of Tottenham’s meeting with PSV.

The possible inclusion of the Argentine ace is sure to dominate the pre-game analysis, but there is also plenty at stake for Inter as the Italian team aim to secure their passage to the next stage.

Read Andy West’s talking points here.

Footballing superstar: Lionel Messi.

17:45 – Spalletti won’t just focus on Messi’s possible return

Lionel Messi may be the ‘icing on the cake’ for Barcelona but Inter Milan have already sampled what they can do without him.

Read more here.

Lionel Messi.

14:00 Neymar ‘wants’ Barcelona return

This won’t be the first or last you’ll hear of this rumour but Neymar’s former Barcelona team-mate Martin Montoya has discussed a potential return to Camp Nou for the Brazilian.

“I think Neymar wants to go back because he was really comfortable and adapted the three years he was at the club,” he said in an interview with Goal.

Read the full story, here 

PSG forward Neymar

12:35 – Messi back… sort of 

The Spanish press have been gearing up for Lionel Messi’s potential injury return for the Champions League clash with Inter Milan.

While the Argentine has travelled with the team, he’s been left out of the squad with Real Betis at the weekend far more likely to see his return.

08:30 – Former president hails Luis Suarez 

The Uruguayan has stepped up in the absence of Lionel Messi with crucial goals against Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

And former president Joan Gaspart believes he should be offered fresh terms.

Check out the full story here

 

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