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Messi left out of Barcelona squad for Huesca ahead of Man Utd clash

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has named a weakened 18-man squad for this weekend's La Liga clash against Huesca.

The Catalan club travel to El Alcoraz on Saturday to take on Francisco's men as they look to maintain their 11-point gap at the top of the table over Atletico Madrid.

Valverde has decided to leave Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at home in Barcelona in order to rest up ahead of their Champions League clash against Manchester United on Tuesday.

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Ivan Rakitic is also absent from the squad with a fever, while Sergio Roberto will miss out as well due to a muscle problem in his left leg.