FCBARCELONA.CAT

21.11.2008 16:25

Messi with quadriceps problems

www.fcbarcelona.cat

Lionel Messi left Friday’s training session with a pain in the quadriceps in his right leg. After several tests, it was revealed that there is no damage to the muscle.

The Argentine international picked up the injury in the final moments of the Thursday morning training session , and several medical tests were carried out to make sure there was no serious injury.

Uncertain for Sunday

The Club Medical Services announced that the tests “counted out any muscle injury”, but his availability for future matches “will depend on the way these problems develop, because we do not want to subject him to any major risks”.

Regular starter

The Argentinian star is one of the most important parts of Pep Guardiola’s first team plans. He has played in 10 of the 11 league games so far, scoring seven goals, and has also scored four in the Champions League and one in the Copa del Rey.