Luis Enrique coy on Lionel Messi involvement

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has refused to reveal whether Lionel Messi will be involved in the club's Copa del Rey clash against Villanovense on Wednesday.

The Catalan outfit played out a 0-0 draw with the Segunda B side in the first leg at the end of October and need a win at Camp Nou to book their spot in the last 16 stage of the competition, which they won last season.

Messi has only just returned from a serious knee injury and was not expected to be involved in the cup match, but Enrique has hinted that the Argentine could play a part.

"We'll see tomorrow if Messi plays. There'll be 11 starters, an XI of guarantees," Enrique told reporters.

Messi, 28, has scored nine times for Barcelona this season despite spending two months on the sidelines.