When was messi last substituted

Former manager Luis Enrique appears to call the forward over during a La Liga game with Eibar in an effort to rest him, given his side were already up. Indeed, they claim 'La Sexta's' coverage picked up Enrique saying: 'Leo, Leo" before Messi turned his back on the manager, who then took Neymar off instead while looking annoyed about the whole situation. You can watch the footage below via YouTube. Marca's article also reveals that the likes of Pep Guardiola, Tito Vilanova and Tata Martino all experienced difficulty when trying to substitute Messi.

The year-old is set to feature in some way over Belgium's next two games, but Martinez is more concerned with his side confirming their place at the World Cup. In the case of Eden he hasn't played a lot of football so every day that we assess here we take a lot into consideration, the same way that we do with every single player that we have.

Martinez explained that he was pleased with the former Chelsea winger's work in training since arriving for national team duty, but warned that Hazard is unlikely to be fit enough to play for a full match.

With Eden, we're going to go slowly and make sure we make good forward steps. After facing Estonia, Belgium's final Group E game is on Tuesday against Wales, who are five points behind them in the standings.

Gareth Bale is determined to mark his landmark th cap for Wales by helping to push his side closer towards a first World Cup appearance in 64 years. Real Madrid forward Bale has been out of action since sustaining a hamstring injury in Wales' goalless draw with Estonia on September 8, missing his club's last 13 matches.

The year-old's three appearances for the Dragons this season is as many as he has managed in all competitions for Madrid since returning from a loan stint with Tottenham. Despite his latest spell on the sidelines, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti gave his blessing for Bale to link up with Robert Page's side for their games with Belarus and Belgium.

Bale has declared himself ready for Saturday's clash with Belarus, which would make him just the second player after Chris Gunter to reach a century of caps for Wales. All I can do is give my best. I'm not sure I'll be able to play the whole game, but I'm here to give per cent.

It's nice for me and my family, but the most important thing is the game and not the occasion. For the time being it's easy to wander back but all focus needs to be on the game.

Bale has played in two European Championships with Wales, reaching the semi-finals in and last 16 earlier this year, but has yet to have a taste of the World Cup. The Dragons are already assured of a spot in March's play-offs, but they are now aiming to finish above the Czech Republic in second place in Group E to secure a home tie.

For Bale, a winner of 13 trophies at club level, including four Champions Leagues, reaching a first World Cup since with Wales is next on his wishlist. It's an important game for us to win," he said. We have a chance to do it now and we have to try and capitalise on it. Asked if he would swap one of his European Cup triumphs to qualify for the World Cup, Bale said: "It's difficult to say, but we'll fight until the death to achieve that.

Bale's importance to Wales since making his first appearance against Trinidad and Tobago in May cannot be understated. Wales have won 48 and drawn 14 of the previous 99 games with Bale in their side for a win rate of The Madrid man has scored 36 goals for the Dragons, 20 of those coming during Chris Coleman's tenure between and He also scored once under Brian Flynn, two under John Toshack, three during the late Gary Speed's reign, three under current incumbent Page and seven with Ryan Giggs in charge.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given Wales' run to the Euro semi-finals, was Bale's most prolific calendar year with seven strikes, followed by the five he managed in and Bale has faced 44 different opponents across his year international career, with Finland the side he has come up against most often six times , while Andorra, Belarus and China three goals against each are his favourite opponents.

Speaking alongside Bale on Friday, interim head coach Page said: "Looking back at Euro when I was a supporter was tremendous and being part of his journey, he's just as enthusiastic today as he was then. Humble is the right word. He's a prankster among the group. He's jovial and wears the armband with pride.

He's been an inspiration to a lot of children. Nov 08, EPL. I prefer to come from the bench and play less than to be taken out. I prefer to come in and enjoy it than to leave and miss out on the best. The Argentinian also discussed the ways in which he has improved his game over the years, and he feels he has "grown in terms of reading the game better.

To know at what moment and where I can be more effective and crucial. In , Messi appeared to refuse to be substituted when Barcelona were up against Eibar. See how many times he has been substituted for Barcelona. By Elijah Odetokun. Messi refusing substitution. Messi replacing Neymar for his first game. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Contact.