LIONEL MESSI has reportedly asked that three players are dropped when Barcelona visit Stamford Bridge in the Champions League tonight (7.45pm).
Bowen: Messi is a 'working man's player' compared to Ronaldo.Barcelona are one of the favourites to win the European competition but they face a tricky last-16 tie in west London.
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The Catalan giants are unbeaten in all of their 24 La Liga games and will be looking to continue that form against Chelsea.But Messi has apparently warned boss Ernesto Valverde about the risk of playing three players in such a crucial match for the club.
According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, Ousmane Dembele is the first name on the unwanted list.
Lionel Messi is preparing to face Chelsea tonight (7.45pm).
The former Borussia Dortmund winger has only just recovered from a couple of long-term injuries, which have limited his gametime since moving for £135million in the summer.The second name that Messi hopes does not play is Paco Alcacer.The Spaniard has forced his way into the first-team set-up this campaign.But Diario Gol add that his Argentine team-mate does not have total confidence in the 24-year-old.
Messi apparently wants three players dropped for the trip to Stamford Bridge.
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