No discussions with national team coaches, insists Valverde

Ernesto Valverde has confirmed Barcelona did not hold talks with national team coaches regarding players being selected during the March international break.

Lucas Digne is out for three weeks after sustaining an injury on international duty with France, while Lionel Messi is a doubt for Saturday's league game at Sevilla.

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