Every time Messi doesn't play, Barcelona win - Orlando Gatti

Hugo Orlando Gatti played in the Argentine Primera División for 26 seasons and set a record of 765 league and 52 international appearances, totalling 817 games played.

Every time Messi doesn't play, Barcelona win - Orlando Gatti
Lionel Messi

Hugo Orlando Gatti has cautioned Barcelona on the need to let go of Lionel Messi if they want to achieve big in World Football.

The Argentine was quick to point out his compatriot as the thorn of the Blaugranas disclosing that “Every time Messi doesn't play, Barcelona win."

Barcelona were 2-0 winners against Elche in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday in the absence of Lionel Messi who was suspended following his Supercopa de Espana.

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Goals from Frenkie de Jong and Riqui Puig in both halves of the game gave Barcelona all points and Orlando Gatti says Barcelona  can draw on other strengths without Messi

"Every time Messi doesn't play, Barcelona win because they can draw on other strengths," Gatti explained to El Chiringuito.

"Football is about winning and if you play well, even better.

"Every time Messi doesn't play, Barcelona win."