Everton's Deulofeu rubbishes Messi talk

Barcelona's Leo Messi celebrates after scoring against Almeria during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Juegos Mediterraneos stadium in Almeria September 28, 2013. REUTERS/Francisco Bonilla

Barcelona play well without Lionel Messi, according to Everton loanee Gerard Deulofeu.
The Catalan giants beat Valladolid 4-1 at the weekend to ensure they stay ahead at the top of La Liga. Forward Lionel Messi was a notable absentee as he continues to recover from a thigh injury. Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez benefitted from the Argentine’s absence netting two goals in the win against Valladolid, with Neymar and Xavi scoring the other two.
Deulofeu, who is currently on loan at Everton from Barcelona, thinks that Barcelona are more than capable of winning without what many to be the world’s greatest player despite suggestions otherwise.
Deulofeu told the Spanish press: "Any Barcelona player can do perfectly without Messi. When he's there he gives them a lift, because he's the best player in the world, but they are playing very well".
The Spanish U21 player has enjoyed his time in England so far proclaiming to be “delighted” with the situation although a permanent move to Everton seems unlikely.