Lucho on Lionel Messi and Arda Turan filling in for him

Lucho on Lionel Messi and Arda Turan filling in for him

Luis Enrique has faith in Arda Turan to help fill the gap left by Lionel Messi's injury. The Turk scored in the Champions League for Barcelona in midweek against Borussia Monchengladbach.

"Unfortunately, we were without him [Messi] for two months last year," Luis Enrique said. "But the players know that they must play to win titles and they are doing.

"Clearly, Arda now has more spectacular numbers in terms of his goals scored, but we must take into account adaptation.

"Until January he could not play, but I have always been happy with how he's played. Perhaps it has not been as spectacular for the fans, but he has always been at a high level."

Regarding Messi, he said: "I can give you the normal information on a player who's recovering.

"He's improving. I think it's nine days he's been injured now and things are progressing according to schedule. He will return when he is fully fit and I will tell you when the time comes."