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Messi Could Be Playing Better – Koeman Lionel Messi’s performances “could be better” but the Barcelona captain is “happy”, says new manager Ronald Koeman. Argentina forward Messi, 33, tried to leave the club this summer and called the transfer saga “a brutal drama”. He has scored once so far this season. “I don’t have any complaints or doubts about his effort,” said Koeman, whose side open their Champions League campaign against Ferencvaros on Tuesday (20:00 BST kick-off). “Right now his performances could be better. On a day-to-day basis, he’s happy and wants to play and be the team’s captain.” Messi is in…