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Barca should be allowed to play Napoli at Camp Nou – Setien Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/06/barca-should-be-allowed-to-play-napoli-at-camp-nou-setien/



Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said it will be unfair if his team have to play their Champions League second leg against Napoli at a neutral venue rather than Camp Nou. UEFA announced on Wednesday that a ‘final eight’ knock-out tournament will be held in Lisbon in August for clubs through to the quarter-finals but it is still to be decided how to resolve the four incomplete ties in the last 16. Barca drew 1-1 in their first leg away to Napoli in February before the coronavirus crisis meant they were unable to play the return leg at home. One possible solution would be to stage the outstanding second legs at neutral venues but Setien feels that would hand Napoli an advantage. “The match should be played in our stadium because otherwise we are giving the advantage to Napoli, who played their game in their own stadium, with the support of their fans,” Setien said in a press conference on Thursday. “It will be a different thing if we have to play in a neutral venue and, on top of that, behind closed doors.” While the resumption of the Champions League is still almost two months away, Barcelona’s domestic title challenge is approaching a crucial stage. READ ALSO: Messi back in Barca training ahead of Mallorca restart They sit five points ahead of Real Madrid, who play their game in hand against Valencia later on Thursday. Barca then visit third-placed Sevilla on Friday and face tough games against Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal in their next five. “We face a team that is third and will make things difficult for us,” said Setien. “We will have to play at an extraordinary level.” Lionel Messi has two goals and two assists in Barca’s two matches since the restart and he will hit 700 goals for club and country if he scores against Sevilla. “It would suit us if he achieves it because it is going to be a game where we need everything to win,” said Setien. “His numbers are the kind of numbers that only the chosen ones can reach. I hope he gets there and goes much further.” Setien said Luis Suarez, who was able to recover from a knee injury during the three-month break, is not ready to play 90 minutes against Sevilla. “Even though is getting more and more minutes, the time from match to match is very little,” Setien said. “He is finding his rhythm but we’ll have to see. My understanding is he is not ready for 90 minutes and we will decide if he plays from the start or later in the match.” Barcelona will also be without Frenkie de Jong, who has a calf strain, and Sergi Roberto, who has broken a rib. Jordi Alba is back from suspension. VANGUARD Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare Related Five tasks facing Quique Setien at Barcelona January 15, 2020 Five-sub rule could count against Barcelona ― Setien May 30, 2020 Barca in turmoil trying to make up for Messi's lost time February 8, 2020 All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. Download Vanguard News App.   Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027   READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. READ ALSO: Sometimes, I want her to reduce taking this type of picture -Anita Joseph Vanguard PROMOTED N700million fraud: Court adjourns case against Ize-Iyamu, four others Arthritis or Joint Pain? Doctor Says Do This First Thing Each… Motion free Earn $769 Per Day With Amazon Stocks, Invest Only $200, Get A Call Today! Invest Stocks How Buhari tried to reconcile Oshiomhole, Obaseki — Femi Adesina A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox JUST IN : Obaseki to join PDP today Do You Have Wrinkles? Remove Them Fast! InnoGialuron EMMANUEL OKOGBA View all posts by Emmanuel Okogba → PREVIOUS POST Police arrest fleeing boyfriend whose lover dies after rice meal NEXT POST $322.5m Abacha Loot: 748, 684 households receive N16.3bn in 4 months — MANTRA Report Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.

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