The former Liverpool ace is struggling for form this season and is without a goal in five games.
Spanish news outlet Diario Gol suggest Valverde is considering resting the Uruguayan for tomorrow's clash with Eibar.
Messi, however, has other ideas.
The Argentine international is a hugely influential figure in the Nou Camp corridors of power.
And Diario Gol say he’s asked Valverde to keep him in the first XI.
The former Athletic Bilbao boss could consider changing his system following Ousmane Dembele’s injury.
The French striker is expected to be sidelined until the New Year with a hamstring injury.
He will undergo an operation in Finland tomorrow.
Barcelona edged past Getafe with a 2-1 win in La Liga yesterday.
Strikes from Paulinho and Denis Suarez ensured the three points for Valverde’s side.
Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-1 yesterday and are four points ahead of Barca at the top of the table.
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