Arturo Vidal has quickly reacted to news that Lionel Messi is demanding he be allowed to leave Barcelona.

Both players' futures at the Blaugrana are uncertain as Ronald Koeman has told the Chilean midfielder that he is not counting on him for next season.

"When you corner a tiger, it does not give up, it fights," wrote Vidal on Twitter.

His post reflects the situation Barcelona's players are experiencing these days.