Arda Turan thinking of the (next) Clasico, at Camp Nou

Arda Turan thinking of the (next) Clasico, at Camp Nou

Turkey captain Arda Turan will see a Clasico for the first time as a Barcelona player. However, he can't play in it because of the FIFA sanction preventing his registration. Arda believes in his colleagues ahead of the game on Saturday. 

"The Clasico is the most exciting clash in the world. I can't play in the first one, which makes me sad. To be at Barcelona is something that fills me with pride," said Turan. 

"I'm part of the best team in the world and it would be a dream to play in the next Clasico, at Camp Nou. I hope that we beat Real Madrid and we can keep our high level of performance."

Lionel Messi, the big fitness doubt for the game, was a subject of discussion too. Arda said: "Messi is the best in the world. He's also a very good person. I can't say anything about his injury. 

"Our medical team are managing the situation. I hope he can play in the Clasico. He should always be on the pitch because it's the best for us."