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Messi ´tired´ after recent heroics, says Valverde

SoccerNews in La Liga 15 Oct 2017

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Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde believes Lionel Messi is “tired” after his Argentina heroics and having helped his club to a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Messi played his fourth full game of the month as Luis Suarez’s goal saw Barca salvage a point at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.

Days after scoring a brace against Las Palmas, Messi played two games for Argentina – including scoring a hat-trick in Ecuador to lead his nation into the World Cup.

After his side’s draw with Atletico, Valverde said Messi was fatigued, but he praised the forward for what he could bring to Barca – even when below his best.

“I agree that Leo is tired after the games he’s had to play, but we know he’ll always respond in any situation,” he said.

“We know how much fear he instils in the opposing players and fans.”

The draw ended Barca’s perfect start to the LaLiga season, but they still sit five points clear at the top.

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