From the moment I figured he was substituted at halftime I knew something was probably, I really hope it is not serious, and you never know taking him out could just have been a precaution, I hope that was the case. Messi is too much of a price to pay for 3 points.
The coach in his press conference after the match, said it was a 'discomfort', and they didn't want to risk it, that's why he was taken off. He was probably also jetlagged as he was in Italy for the FIFA Thebest ceremony, just a night before the match. He shouldn't have started.
Dembele is back, hopefully he'd stick around to ease the pressure this time around.
Ansu Fati can also help out, if he gets more playing time. I understand he's young and needs to be properly managed, but he produces chances when he plays.
Another tough match away next, every away matche is tough for Barcelona this season. I won't be expecting lots of goals from the fixture, under 2.5 perhaps.
