'Messi needs a break' insists Koeman after resting star for trip to Kyiv

Barcelona finalised ir preparations ahead of ir flight to Ukraine to face Dynamo Kyiv in Champions League.

But re will be one teable absence in Kyiv with captain Lionel Messi left out of squad.

Ronald Koeman's men will be hoping for a return to winning ways following ir 1-0 defeat to Atletico in La Liga that left m 12 points adrift of leaders Real Sociedad.

Despite ir wayward start to domestic season, Catalan club have won first three matches in Group G with victories also coming away to Juventus and at home to Ferencvaros.