According to reporter Toni Juanmartí, the reason bar did not register Alves was because the team believed that Alves's age could not play double games a week.
It is reported that Xavi did not take Alves to the Europa League because he believed that already 38-year-old Alves could not play two games a week. Xavi wants Alves to focus on La Liga as the team's priority is to be in the top four in the league.
Eventually, due to roster restrictions, Barca registered Torres, Traore and Aubameyang on the Europa League squad.
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