The Argentine wizard is prepared to request that he be excused from the opening league fixture...
Lionel Messi of Argentina did not feature against Russia this afternoon because of an injury, a problem that does not keep it out of the rights from Barcelona.
The Catalan club will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Super Cup on August 28, after which it will address sports Gijón in the league.
Despite being fit for both parties, Messi has shown he wants to miss Barcelona's league match to play with Argentina in their World Cup qualifier against Brazil crucial.
"On August 28th I will be in the Super Europe, no doubt," said Messi TyC Sports. "The problem is the next match.
"Therefore, I have already spoken with [Barcelona coach] Pep Guardiola and [Argentina coach] Diego Maradona, to see if I can travel to Argentina after the game against Shakhtar.
"Fortunately, Pep is a very intelligent and have a great relationship. We still have to meet and talk to see what's best for everyone."...[source]
The Catalan club will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Super Cup on August 28, after which it will address sports Gijón in the league.
Despite being fit for both parties, Messi has shown he wants to miss Barcelona's league match to play with Argentina in their World Cup qualifier against Brazil crucial.
"On August 28th I will be in the Super Europe, no doubt," said Messi TyC Sports. "The problem is the next match.
"Therefore, I have already spoken with [Barcelona coach] Pep Guardiola and [Argentina coach] Diego Maradona, to see if I can travel to Argentina after the game against Shakhtar.
"Fortunately, Pep is a very intelligent and have a great relationship. We still have to meet and talk to see what's best for everyone."...[source]
