The big news coming out of Barcelona on Friday is that striker Lionel Messi is fit enough to play in Saturday’s “Clasico” with rival Real Madrid.The question now is what part the four-time Ballon d’Or winner will play in what is generally considered club soccer’s most anticipated game of the year. Questioned about his plan forMessi, Barca coach Luis Enrique was coy: “Whether Messi plays or not, the great news is that he is fit again.” Barcelona is three points ahead of Madrid heading intoSaturday’s ‘Clasico’, having won five of six league games during its star striker’s seven-week absence.
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