The newly signed coach into Barcelona has shown other key players the door, the likes of Umtiti, Rakitic, Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez were told they did not feature in the plans, as the coach overhauls the squad.
The 57-year-old will wait to see Philippe Coutinho in action during pre-season when he returns from his loan spell having just lifted the Champions League with Bayern Munich.
Likewise, the former Southampton and Everton boss will give Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba the chance to prove themselves worthy of a spot in his squad too.
Messi’s future is far from certain, and the departure of his close friend Luis Suarez could swing the balance even further in the direction of the exit door.
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