Setien: I wouldn't risk Messi when Real Betis take on Barcelona LaLiga Santander Advises opponents not to play the No.10

Real Betis visit the Camp Nou this weekend and the Andalusian club's coach Quique Setien had advised Barcelona not to play Lionel Messi in the match, which would certainly be convenient for the visiting tactician.

Messi is close to returning from an arm injury, but Setien doesn't think the Argentine should be risked in this LaLiga Santander match and explained his reasoning.

"I think Messi should wait, I wouldn't risk him," Setien said in an interview with Esports RAC1.

"There's the international break after this game and he'll have two more weeks.

"Any fall could provoke a serious problem that might have important consequences.

"They're doing well and there's not a need to take risks.

"That said, I do like to see him on the pitch as he's a joy to watch."

Setien was also asked about the chances of him one day taking over at Barcelona and he pointed out that they already have a talented coach with Ernesto Valverde.

"I'm preparing to take on AC Milan and Barcelona and we'll go to try to play well and to try to win," he said.

"Barcelona have a great coach, one whose pause, tranquillity, focus and play I like.

"We can all improve and we have abilities, but the thing I'm focussing on each day is Real Betis.

"One day I'd also like to return to Racing Santander.

"Everything else will have to come if it comes.

"If it doesn't, that's no problem."

The match between Barcelona and Real Betis takes place at 16:15 CET on Sunday.