Messi Suspension Was a Good Thing says Luis Enrique

Messi Suspension Was a Good Thing says Luis Enrique

"We are always keeping an eye on how much everyone plays.

But with the busy schedule in mind, I would say this mini-break was a positive thing.

Luis Suarez stepped up in Messi's absence, scoring once and creating another.

There is so much more to Suarez than just his goals.

The greatness of our attackers is that they adapt their qualities to what the team needs.

He contributes so much with his character, desire and competitiveness. It is not just what he does, but also the way he does it.

Luis Enrique benched Andres Iniesta for the win over Granada, but he was quick to stress the influential midfielder still has a role to play.

It is all about getting the players in the best shape possible, the Barca coach continued.

Andres needs some time to get back to his best after his injury problems. He is now approaching his best level again and showing his class on the training pitch.

We are counting on him in the decisive stages of the season."

says Luis Enrique