Champions League: Jamie Carragher warns Suarez after Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Barcelo

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Champions League: Jamie Carragher warns Suarez after Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Barcelona

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has issued a warning to Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez, following Barca’s 3-0 win over Jurgen Klopp’s side in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday night at Camp Nou.

Luis Suarez scored the first goal for Barcelona in the first half before Lionel Messi scored a brace in the second half to give Ernesto Valverde’s side all three points against the Reds.

Carragher, a former teammate of Suarez during their time at Liverpool, has now warned the Uruguay international that he may not receive warm reception upon his first return to Anfield next week for the second leg tie.

Speaking on Suarez’s return to Anfield, Carragher told Viasport: “I don’t think it will be as warm as he would have hoped.

“He was Luis Suarez. You love him when he is in your team and you hate him when he plays for the opposition.

“It was the first time he was in the opposition and I don’t think Liverpool fans will have liked him.

“He plays on the edge, very street-wise. A great first goal for him but I don’t think it will be the hero homecoming he will be hoping for.”

Carragher added, “How brave they are, I just like it. And in the end it is still 3-0, it will not change. So let’s fly home and play Newcastle.”

           

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Messi To Miss Celta Vigo Vs Barcelona Match

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Messi To Miss Celta Vigo Vs Barcelona Match

Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has hinted that he could rest Lionel Messi for Tuesday night’s LaLiga clash at Celta Vigo.

There have been reports that Messi would be rested periodically by the LaLiga side due to the Argentina captain’s desire to be ready for Russia 2018.

With Barca facing Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final at the weekend, Valverde has admitted that Messi could miss the trip to Balaidos.

“Resting Messi is a possibility like any other, but I think he is playing well, the other day he played a good game,

“We will make changes to the team in Vigo, I think it’s an important week and that the team needs the rest,” Valverde said during a press conference on Monday.

Messi has scored 29 goals in 31 LaLiga games for the leaders this season and 39 goals in all competitions.

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Champions League: Valverde Reacts To Barcelona 4-1 Win Over Roma

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Champions League: Valverde Reacts To Barcelona 4-1 Win Over Roma

Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde has said he doesn’t know if Roma deserved to be awarded two penalties because he hadn’t seen the replays.

However, Valverde feels there were calls which went against his team, too.

The Barca boss was speaking after their 4-1 win over Roma in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

The referee ruled Nelson Semedo’s challenge on Dzeko in the ninth minute was legal and determined that Samuel Umtiti’s first-half foul on Lorenzo Pellegrini was outside the box.

“I saw penalties [for Barcelona] that we weren’t awarded tonight as well,” he said.

“Everyone sees things their own way,” he added.

Valverde was happy with the result, even though he would have preferred not to concede an away goal.

“It’s a struggle to win every game,” he added.

“So it’s a good result, although I would have preferred to win 3-0 than 4-1. That said, Marc-Andre [Ter Stegen] had some tough saves to make and Roma had some clear scoring opportunities. They’re a good side, it was difficult for us to break them down and get past the first line of pressure.

“But we haven’t done anything yet. I don’t see us in the semifinal, not at all,” he said.

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