03/02/16
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12:33:00
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has said that he won't put the fitness of his potent attacking force at risk but will manage their workload accordingly.
Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi have collectively scored 94 goals and provided a further 45 assists this season as Barca have shone domestically and in Europe.
Enrique moved to quell the suggestion that the three players were playing too much football - in total they have featured 108 times for their club this season - ahead of their La Liga fixture with Rayo Vallecano on Thursday.
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says he 'will not commit risks' when it comes to his potent front three
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says he 'will not commit risks' when it comes to his potent front three
'Resting the three forwards will depend on what I see fit,' he said.
'It is something that I haven't brought up. We will see - to be a coach is to continually take decisions.
'Each player has their own physical profile and we have it under control. Don't worry, because I always do things that benefit the team. We will not commit risks.'
Neymar (left), Luis Suarez (centre) and Lionel Messi (inside right) train ahead of Rayo Vallecano match
Neymar (left), Luis Suarez (centre) and Lionel Messi (inside right) train ahead of Rayo Vallecano match
Barca manager Enrique has said he won't drop Messi, Suarez or Neymar unless they are not fully fit
Barca manager Enrique has said he won't drop Messi, Suarez or Neymar unless they are not fully fit
Defender Gerard Pique has said he won't be tempted to join former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
Defender Gerard Pique has said he won't be tempted to join former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City
Enrique's side equalled the longest unbeaten run of 34 games by a La Liga team in all competitions with a 2-1 win Sevilla on Sunday.
Three points against Rayo would extend Barca's lead at the top of the table to eight points and put them very much in control.
Barca currently five points clear of Atletico Madrid
Barca currently five points clear of Atletico Madrid
But the 45-year-old insists he won't change his team unless he has to.
'I like to go through the week thinking that everyone could play and until one hour before the game, they don't know who will play. I like that they have this uncertainty.
'Fatigue is normal and common, similar to last season, and I'm looking forward to the key games that will decide the titles.
'Last year Suarez couldn't play [at the start of the season], so it's normal he has played more minutes.'
Barcelona further cemented their position at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday
Barcelona further cemented their position at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday

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12:27:00
He's treated Manchester United fans to a string of spectacular performances this season but it was Anthony Martial's wife's turn to be spoilt by the striker.
The 20-year-old France forward, who has missed United's last two games due to a hamstring injury, treated partner Samantha to a birthday shopping spree in the city town centre.
Celebrating her 23rd birthday, Martial went for lunch at Nando's with his other half before heading to Selfridges at The Trafford Centre where he bought three designer handbags. 
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial (right) celebrated his wife Samantha's (left) 23rd birthday this week
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial (right) celebrated his wife Samantha's (left) 23rd birthday this week

Martial and his wife engage in a conversation outside the popular eatery
The happy couple went for lunch at popular chicken restaurant Nando's at Manchester's Trafford Centre

The happy couple went for lunch at popular chicken restaurant Nando's at Manchester's Trafford Centre
The 20-year-old forward and his wife then headed to Selfridges where he bought three designer handbags
The 20-year-old forward and his wife then headed to Selfridges where he bought three designer handbags

The couple appeared in high spirits as they wandered around the Manchester shopping centre as the striker prepares to make his return from injury. 
Martial felt a hamstring problem before last week's Europa League clash against Midtjylland and was replaced by Marcus Rashford, who went on to net a spectacular brace.
The Frenchman also sat out the club's 3-2 victory over arch rivals Arsenal on Sunday but could make a return in Wednesday's Barclays Premier League game with Watford. 
Manager Louis van Gaal suggested the striker, along with Chris Smalling and Matteo Darmian, could feature against the Hornets at Old Trafford. 
'(Marouane) Fellaini and (Antonio) Valencia are the first ones to come back, I think, except of course Martial, Smalling and Darmian,' the Dutchman said in his pre-match press conference.
'They are coming back and may be ready tomorrow - it depends on how they feel tomorrow (Wednesday).
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12:19:00
Bangladesh booked their place in the Asia Cup final with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in Dhaka.
The hosts will face India at the same venue in Sunday's final, after opener Soumya Sarkar's Twenty20 international career-best 48 helped them past Pakistan's 129 for seven.
Bangladesh appeared to be on course for a comfortable chase. But after Mohammad Amir returned to york Sarkar, some late hitting from veteran captain Mashrafe Mortaza and Mahmudullah was needed.
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (centre) and Mohammad Mahmudullah celebrate victory
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (centre) and Mohammad Mahmudullah celebrate victory

Mortaza had a moment of fortune when was caught off a Mohammad Sami no-ball in the 19th over, before Bangladesh won with five deliveries to spare.
Pakistan's patchy innings had mustered the lowest 10-over total in their Twenty20 history as Taskin Ahmed conceded just two runs, and saw off the dangerous Umar Akmal cheaply, in his first three overs.
Bangladesh booked their place in the Asia Cup final with a five-wicket win over Pakistan
Bangladesh booked their place in the Asia Cup final with a five-wicket win over Pakistan

Sarfraz Ahmed (58no) and Shoaib Malik's much-needed stand of 70 in 50 balls helped to add almost another hundred to just 34 for four at the half-way stage, despite Al-Amin Hossain's three for 25.
Sarfraz reached just his second Twenty20 50 in 40 balls, and hit five fours and two sixes - but Pakistan were still short of runs.
They meet Sri Lanka on Friday, in a dead rubber.
Opener Soumya Sarkar hit a Twenty20 international career-best 48 helped them to 130 target
Opener Soumya Sarkar hit a Twenty20 international career-best 48 helped them to 130 target


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12:12:00
Sophia Olivia Murray will not be making her debut on the tennis tour until the Miami Open later this month, but before that her father has the task of fronting Great Britain's defence of the Davis Cup.
The world No 2 resurfaced at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena ahead of Friday's first round starting against Japan, three months after the 2015 final was won against Belgium.
In between Murray has become a father, and he revealed that the first time his newly expanded family will travel as a unit will be to South Florida, where they own a home.
Andy Murray is not expecting the birth of his daughter to impact his schedule on tour too much
Andy Murray is not expecting the birth of his daughter to impact his schedule on tour too much

The British No 1 is preparing to return to action in the Davis Cup after the birth of his daughter Sophia
The British No 1 is preparing to return to action in the Davis Cup after the birth of his daughter Sophia
Purely tenniswise, Murray does not expect his new parental status to curtail his schedule. Indeed he appears to have changed his mind and firmed up his commitment to the Davis Cup competition in 2016.
Having sounded very doubtful about playing in July's quarter finals if they defeat Japan – which is hardly guaranteed – he affirmed that he would be available to face the winners of Kazakhstan and Serbia, who have Novak Djokovic playing for them this weekend.
'If I'm fit I will play for sure,' said Murray of a match that would be played immediately after Wimbledon and shortly before he tries to win a second Olympic gold medal.
Murray and his wife Kim have yet to employ a nanny, and he admitted that there will be an element of trial and error when it comes to assessing their future travel plans.
Murray practices his serve at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham after taking a month-long break
Murray practices his serve at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham after taking a month-long break

Murray admits his wife Kim Sears is unlikely to want to travel as a family all of the time
Murray admits his wife Kim Sears is unlikely to want to travel as a family all of the time

'They're (babies) pretty portable at this age I think. She's going to come to Miami and see how that goes. We'll just play it by ear a little bit and see how well that works out. It's not really up to me. It's up to Kim as well, how much she would like to travel.
'Kim only really comes to maybe five tournaments during the year so maybe she'll come to two or three more, but I don't see us travelling as a family all the time because Kim doesn't love just being there to watch tennis all of the time either.'
Matters have been helped by the new baby being a good sleeper but he admitted he may have to take a step back in caring duties during competition.
'She has been sleeping very well the first few weeks. Without getting particularly graphic, there's nothing much I can do. She is waking up because she wants feeding and unfortunately my body doesn't produce any milk. I can't help too much there.
Murray greets Kei Nishikori who will provide him with the stiffest challenge in GB's Davis Cup tie with Japan
Murray greets Kei Nishikori who will provide him with the stiffest challenge in GB's Davis Cup tie with Japan
'At the beginning, I wasn't training so I could help a bit more. In competition, it's a little bit different. But when I'm not training or when I have days off and stuff you can help out for sure. When the competition is going, your sleep is important for recovery.'

Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith must decide whether to play Kyle Edmund or Dan Evans
Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith must decide whether to play Kyle Edmund or Dan Evans

At Thursday's lunchtime draw Captain Leon Smith must pare his five-man group down to four, which is likely to mean a choice between Kyle Edmund and Birmingham's own Dan Evans as the second singles player.
Dom Inglot offers a doubles option if Murray, who has not played since the Australian Open, decides he is not best served playing all three days, especially with the formidable Kei Nishikori leading the Japanese team.
While Edmund has the higher ranking he had a minor back niggle and there are still a few questions about his ability to go the full five sets.
Evans has greater Davis Cup experience including winning fifth and deciding rubbers, and has a career victory against Nishikori, so while Edmund would be favourite to get the nod it is not a foregone conclusion.
Murray is joined by Edmund (left) and Smith during a press conference ahead of the clash in Birmingham
Murray is joined by Edmund (left) and Smith during a press conference ahead of the clash in Birmingham

Murray, who almost single-handedly won the Davis Cup for GB last year, will return to action in Birmingham
Murray, who almost single-handedly won the Davis Cup for GB last year, will return to action in Birmingham

Murray, who with his brother and mother drove down to watch GB play Sweden at this same venue fourteen years ago, was himself not sure how he would feel after a relatively long lay off.
'It is a good question. I don't know – it depends a little bit as well maybe on the score on Friday, how long my match is, and also how I pull up as well because I took two full weeks off and didn't do anything at all. That is the longest I haven't picked a racket up for since I had my surgery on my back.
' I don't know how I will feel after Friday. Just have to be a bit open minded about that and not be too stubborn and say: I am going to play three days. I am not young anymore, I haven't played for a while and I did take a decent break, so it is definitely possible I will be a bit sore over the weekend
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12:05:00
Amir Khan got yet another opportunity to size-up 'Canelo' Alvarez when the pair squared off at the Hard Rock Cafe and Empire State Building on Tuesday.
New York was the latest stop on a media tour which took the 29-year-old Bolton boxer and the Mexican idol to London at the weekend ahead of their super-fight which takes place on May 7.
And Khan again looked comfortable alongside the middleweight champion despite the fact that he is moving up two weight classes to meet the dangerous 25-year-old who has only lost once in his professional career.
'Canelo' Alvarez (left) and Amir Khan (right) pose for photographs at the Hard Rock cafe in New York
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'Canelo' Alvarez (left) and Amir Khan (right) pose for photographs at the Hard Rock cafe in New York
The pair squared off in the latest leg of their media tour to promote their May 7 fight in Las Vegas
The pair squared off in the latest leg of their media tour to promote their May 7 fight in Las Vegas
Khan is confident in beating the middleweight world champion despite moving up two weight classes
Khan is confident in beating the middleweight world champion despite moving up two weight classes

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