Luis Enrique: Whoever doubted Messi is a bit naïve

An emphatic 4-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League would usually be reason for euphoria, but while Luis Enrique reflected on errors and injuries there was one subject that the Barcelona coach was unequivocal in his response - the form of Lionel Messi.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has struggled with injuries and after returning as a second half substitute in the win over Deportivo La Coruna last weekend, Messi scored a hat-trick in Wednesday's victory against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
"Nobody doubted Messi," proclaimed the Asturian coach.
"Whoever doubted him is a bit naïve."
Much of the pre-match talk had been dominated by Pep Guardiola's return to the Camp Nou and although Luis Enrique came out on top, he admitted that there is still a way to go in terms of qualification.
"This isn't a signal of intent, it just three more points and I'm certain that they will pay us back in Manchester," he said.
"Many things happened that don't usually occur: injuries, red cards, two teams that play the same way, and all of that causes errors.
"It is a comprehensive result which makes us stronger," Luis Enrique explained.