Champions league setien optimistic despite messi doubts

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Setien Optimistic Despite Messi Doubts Ahead of Champions League

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has expressed his optimism about the team's chances in the Champions League, despite concerns over the fitness of star player Lionel Messi.

Messi has been struggling with a calf injury and was forced to miss Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Sevilla in La Liga at the weekend. The Argentine forward has been a key player for the Blaugrana in the Champions League, scoring 34 goals in 83 appearances in the competition.

However, Setien is confident that Messi will be fit and ready to play when Barcelona take on Napoli in the Champions League quarterfinals next week.

"I'm optimistic about Messi's condition," Setien said in a press conference on Tuesday. "He's been working hard in training and I think he'll be ready for the Napoli game. We'll see how he feels tomorrow and the day after, but I'm confident he'll be fine."

Setien also praised the team's depth and versatility, saying that they have the players to adapt to any situation.

"We have a lot of quality players and we can adapt to different situations," he said. "We've shown that in the past and I'm confident we can do it again. We'll work hard to prepare for Napoli and give it our all."

Barcelona have been drawn against Napoli in the Champions League quarterfinals, with the first leg set to take place on April 10. The Blaugrana are looking to win their sixth Champions League title, and Setien is confident that they have the talent and determination to achieve their goal.

"We're a team that's capable of winning the Champions League," he said. "We have the players, the experience, and the desire to win. We'll give it our all and see what happens."

Despite the doubts over Messi's fitness, Setien is confident that his team can overcome any obstacles and reach the semifinals of the competition.

"We're a team that's capable of overcoming adversity," he said. "We've done it before and we can do it again. We'll work hard to prepare for Napoli and give it our all."

Barcelona's Champions League campaign has been marked by controversy and drama, with the team facing criticism for their performances in the group stage. However, Setien is confident that his team can turn things around and make a deep run in the competition.

"We're a team that's capable of making a deep run in the Champions League," he said. "We have the players, the experience, and the desire to win. We'll give it our all and see what happens."

The first leg of the Barcelona-Napoli quarterfinal will take place on April 10, with the second leg set to take place on April 16.