Whenever Messi is out of the field, media keep digging everything about the reason why he is not playing either for his club or national side and that is why when he did not impart in last two international friendlies in the U.S. fans kept guessing if he is seriously injured or not. However, both Barca coach and national mentor Gerardo Martino had then said they will not overuse him and now reports are coming that 27-year-old could back in the field this Sunday when Camp Nous side meet Celta Vigo. Few media sources also reported off late that Argentinean forward is having a serious right foot injury that not even allowing him to tie his laces though there is no confirmation from club about the severity of his problem. Had it been any other player no one had any issue regarding his fitness but if a player of his caliber either misses the field or plays a game despite being injured, it is taken as a cheating to millions of fans. Anyways, putting more salt to fans wound, media also reported that Blaugrana No. 10 played was not fully fit during the 2-1 Clasico. Since, Barca won that game, no one is raising that issue however if Real had won it, it would have been the biggest news of the week.
Talking about his recovering from foot injury, Messi himself affirms, he will be back in the team this weekend, he said, “Back in Barcelona. The Tour in US was sweet and sour for me. We got 2 wins with a great job from everyone, but I couldn’t play because of my swollen foot. It still hurts a bit, but I hope to recover soon so I can help the National team and FC Barcelona.”
Moreover, club also issued similar statement over its site that reads as, “FC Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique finally had all his troops back in training for the first time since before the recent international exodus. With the reincorporation of Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, Pedro Rodriguez and Andres Iniesta, the Barca skipper now has all hands on deck.
“Leo Messi and Javier Mascherano, who jogged and stretched alone during Thursday’s session, also worked out with the group on Friday morning. Munir El Haddadi was the only Barca B player out on Camp Tito Vilanova at the Ciutat Esportiva. Thomas Vermaelen continued to do part of his workout with the group. Jordi Alba is still recovering from injury.”