And Messi’s team-mate Neymar was picked on the right-hand side. Perez also praised Benzema, who is suffering through a tough season – the French striker has just 16 goals in 36 games. He forced his way into Lopetegui’s 40-man preliminary squad for La Roja’s friendly against France and qualifier against Israel. Keep up to date with ALL the Chelsea and Manchester City news, gossip, transfers and goals on our cl. Reuters3Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho is a reported target for BarcelonaCoutinho is just one name being looked at and has been pencilled in as a replacement for Andres Iniesta. “I am convinced that he will stay and while now we do not talk about renewals, if it was up to me, I would keep him here during his whole sporting life. Reuters4Silva showed plenty of bottle when his side KO’d Pep Guardiola’s men over two le. RIYAD MAHREZ has reportedly made it his ‘objective to join Barcelona this summer. Manchester United and City?have also shown interest in Bakayoko. REAL MADRID are reportedly plotting a move for former Tottenham left-back Yuri Berchiche, who didn’t play a single match at White Hart Lane.