"It's normal that Messi is sad because his friend has left Barcelona"

"It's normal that Messi is sad because his friend has left Barcelona"

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Barça coach Ronald Koeman spoke about Messi's reaction to Suarez's exit

Ronald Koeman, speaking in a press conference ahead of Sunday's game against Villarreal, spoke about Lionel Messi's public anger at Luis Suarez's departure from Barcelona. 

The Barça boss said: "I think it's normal that a player is a little sad when a friend of his leaves the club after so many years together. It's part of football.

"But the most important thing for me is how Leo's been in training and games. In training, he's been an example for everyone. I have not seen a day when he's seemed affected. He returned after a day off really motivated.

"He has shown it in training and he will show it in games. There are no doubts about Leo in that sense."  

Messi posted a goodbye message to Suarez on Instagram on Friday in which he criticised the club, and president Josep Maria Bartomeu, for forcing the Uruguayan out. 

Suarez signed for Atletico Madrid on Friday and could make his debut for Diego Simeone's side against Granada on Sunday. 

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