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Setien explains decision to take Ansu Fati off early against Leganes

Quique Setien has explained why he took Ansu Fati off early in the second half of Barcelona’s 2-0 win over Leganes at the Camp Nou.

The 17-year-old scored a terrific opening goal but was replaced on 54 minutes by Luis Suarez.

Fati has reportedly been suffering with a bit of knee trouble recently, and Setien said he did not want to take any risks with the youngster.

“We opted for Ansu today because he’s overcome some injury problems and has looked really good in several training sessions now,” he said.

“He did a good job, both in attack and defence.