Ivan Rakitic: Playing with Messi, Suarez and Neymar isn't easy!
Ivan Rakitic says playing with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar is not easy.
The Croatian midfielder hailed Barcelona's attacking trio but said sometimes it means the other players need to do extra running.
Rakitic told Marca, in an interview: "Many people say that it is very easy to play with them. I don't agree. They are players of a different level and, if we play for them, it is because they have earned it but that does not mean it's easy - and if I have to run 5,000 kilometres for one of them to have their best moment, I will do it. We do it.
"All teams would like to have Leo but fortunately we have him with us and we will take care of him as best we can. He does things that no-one else can do. Life is easiest with him and, if we can make it even better, perfect.
"In a short time, we are going to play for two more titles: the Uefa Super Cup and Spanish Supercopa and, at the end of the year, the Club World Cup. It's so beautiful, we fight for trophies and we make a sacrifice in being away from our families.
"Sevilla have been reinforced very well; it will be very difficult against them [in the Super Cup]. We know each other very well. I know Unai Emery will prepare the game very well. We will be prepared and see if we can win the first title of the season."
