Barcelona coach Luis Enrique believes Lionel Messi was only playing at a "low percentage of his potential" after returning from injury to score two goals in the 6-1 victory over Roma.
The Argentine was making his first start since returning from two months out with a knee problem in the Champions League demolition of the Italian side.
In addition to his two goals, Messi saw another disallowed and set up Gerard Pique's goal but Luis Enrique has delivered an ominous warning to Barca's rivals by suggesting there is much more to come.
"He looked good to me but you can all see he is not 100 per cent," the coach said at a press conference ahead of Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.
"He still needs to get back into the rhythm of playing matches. For Messi he doesn't need to be 100 per cent to make a difference and he did that [against Roma] even playing at a low percentage of his potential.
"But he was a player who was out of action for two months and now he needs some time to get back into peak condition."
Source: Goal
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