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Napoli defender Koulibaly 'dreamed of duel with Barcelona’s Messi'

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is anticipating the Champions League Round of 16 second leg tie with Barcelona at the Camp Nou, exclaiming he dreamt of duels with Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.

The Senegalese centre-back was absent from the first leg at the San Paolo because of a hamstring injury. The match was played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic and ended in a 1-1 draw.

Ahead of the return leg in the Catalan capital, Koulibaly is very well aware that collective responsibility will be key if they are to dispose of the former European champions.