Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is yet to decide if Lionel Messi will play tonight
The diminutive superstar scored two sublime free kicks against Espanyol on Saturday and played the full 90 minutes.
"In 24 hours I will answer you categorically (about Messi)," Valverde said yesterday.
The former Athletic Bilbao boss also insists he will respect the integrity of the competition - but hinted that Messi won’t be risked.
Tottenham will book their place the last 16 if their result matches or betters Inter Milan's against PSV.
Barcelona star Lionel Messi could be rested against Tottenham (Image: GETTY)
"There are players with discomfort and it does not fit into my plans, of course, to play then in two games in three days," added Valverde ahead of the Nou Camp clash.
"Inter [Milan] has nothing to fear.
“If they had drawn or won, they would have no problem.
“We have to look after ourselves.
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