Jordi Alba: We can cope without Messi

Defender Jordi Alba says it is now up to every Barcelona player to stand up and perform as the club prepares to cope without talisman Lionel Messi.

Jordi Alba: We can cope without Messi
Wed, 24 Oct, 2018 - 05:20

By Dave Thornberry

Defender Jordi Alba says it is now up to every Barcelona player to stand up and perform as the club prepares to cope without talisman Lionel Messi.

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