Tata: Atletico confrontation will not be decisive



The Argentine coach of Barcelona Tata Martino admitted that he has not yet determined whether he will push the compatriot star Lionel Messi essential or reserve in upcoming match against Atletico Madrid on Saturday at the top of the 19th round of the Spanish league.
Press reports spoke to on the participation of Messi in the second half from the top of the Vicente Calderon stadium-style match Getafe, where Tata does not prefer of him waging a full game after returning from a long injury lasted about two months.
At a news conference before the confrontation Martino said "I do not question the readiness of the Messi, he’s in good condition, and made an exceptional 30 minutes against Getafe, I did not talk to him after, we'll talk and evaluate things tomorrow."
And about the game Tata said, "I do not think it is crucial, there is still second round and 19 full new games, but it is not an important game for the summit and to prepare for the Champions League."
He also pointed out that the Brazilian star Neymar completed in readiness for a confrontation after returning from a long vacation.
He alluded to the possibility of Dutchman Ibrahim Afellay participating despite incomplete recovery from a long injury suffered during a loan spell at Schalke.
And Barcelona and Atletico Madrid shares La Liga summit with 49 points, and the win of any of them will enhance the chances of the title despite Coronation keep half of Rounds, away with Real Madrid five points behind them.
Marca added that Jordi Alba booked his place in the front-left, while the other end of the pitch, there is a trade-off between Daniel Alves, Martin Montoya, and Adriano, in the heart of the defense there are four options Carles Puyol, Bartra, Gerard Pique, Javier Mascherano, albeit duo opportunity last look strong according to "Marca".

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