There was good news and bad news for Barcelona at their Friday training session.
The good news was that Samuel Umtiti took some part in the session as he works to return from his knee injury, but the bad news was that Lionel Messi didn't participate.
The Argentine has been struggling with a knock for a few days and seemed to feel the effects of it when he came on during the midweek Clasico, which is leading Barcelona to proceed with caution.
It'll be difficult for him to be back and ready in time for Sunday's match against Athletic Club, while Umtiti should also miss this game.
The French defender is instead targeting a return against Lyon in the Champions League.
Malengejoseph
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so far this season. messi has 29 goals And 14 assists in 28 games in all competitions. wishing him quick recovery from injury
Alfredino
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Have we thought about the recent injuries in the Barcelona Camp.....It was Umtiti and Vermaelen.....Sergi Roberto got his share.....O. Dembele was not left out and he is now recovering.....Leo Messi got a Sprain elbow at the first half of the season.....and he is now struggling to be free from his knock sustained vrs Valencia and could miss this weekend game......Now it's Arthur Melo's turn....He is going to be out for 3 to 4 weeks, and will miss important matches....what is actually going on atthe Barca camp.... Cillessen missed his first El Classico match because of calf injury......We have to support our dear taem with prayers so we can stand this injured Barca Camp......
AbhijaiSingh
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so far this season. messi has 29 goals And 14 assists in 28 games in all competitions. wishing him quick recovery from injury
AbhijaiSingh
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thanks. you are right
👍 Can't wait for Next Clasico at BernaLEO with Dembele and Messi back