Paulinho hails Barcelona team spirit for his success
As to Valverde, Messi said the arrival of the new coach had been "highly positive", stating "Valverde was clear from the start, he said what he wanted to and we adapted".
"We became strong defensively and we have players of high quality further forward, who can win matches".
Messi is even content with Valverde's rotation policy, insisting he accepts it is for the team's benefit.
About the possibility of him to be rotated, Leo said thus; "It's a subject that I live with normality and tranquility". "The coach decides it".
"I speak to him often and I have no problem in rotating, like my other teammates".
Barca's 2-0 second-leg win over Espanyol at Camp Nou on Thursday kept alive their hope of a second treble in four seasons, with Messi scoring the second goal to take his tally to 26 in all competitions this term.
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The talismanic forward has fiercely battled with Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo in recent years to be crowned the best player in the world - a battle the Portuguese has edged more recently, winning back-to-back Ballon D'or trophies.
"I've already said my objective is not individual prizes but to get all the trophies available", he said. Thank God we are getting it done, and I wish for the best finish to the season. "For me, age isn't so important if you look after your body and mind, do the right things and work in the right way, with care".
'Luckily, things are going well. We passed a hard test yesterday [against Espanyol]. "It's the same desire we have every season - to try and win everything".
"I'm happy and can carry on for a long time yet".
Lionel Messi has also admitted one regret over Philippe Coutinho's £142m January transfer to Barcelona from Liverpool, lamenting the fact that the playmaker couldn't join the club when he first asked for six months earlier.
A tough trip to Valencia awaits on Saturday but they retain a star player still fixated on improvement as he enters what should prove to be the final stages of a stellar career.
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