H. Flick: "L. Messi's contract is valid for three years, while mine with Barcelona is for two years."

2025-11-21 20:14 © Lionel Messi asm,

The head coach of the "Barcelona" club, Hansi Flick, commented on the return of Pedri, Raphinha, and goalkeeper Joao Garcia to this team's lineup and the situation of Lamine Yamal:

I believe L. Yamal will be ready for tomorrow's match.

He has been working very well, and I am satisfied with that. I think it was beneficial for the Spaniard to rest these two weeks from games.

Raphinha is returning. The Brazilian will start the match from the bench, and we will see how long he can play.

Joao Garcia will also return tomorrow.

The recovery process for Pedri is happening step by step.

I still don't know if the midfielder will be able to play against London’s "Chelsea".

L. Messi has been the best player in the world for the last ten years, if not longer – I have always enjoyed his game.

The Argentine's contract with Miami's "Inter" is valid until 2028, while mine with "Barca" is until 2027, so training him does not depend on me.

Meanwhile, the country's defender Marcus Rashford missed the last two training sessions due to illness.

The "Barcelona" club will return to the "Camp Nou" stadium tomorrow after a 2.5-year break. Tomorrow the Catalan team will face Bilbao's "Athletic".