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Lionel Messi has recovered from his quadriceps injury as the 32-year-old Barcelona talisman participated in the regular team training sessions at Camp Nou. The Argentine had missed the previous two sessions and Barcelona fans were left wondering if La Pulga was set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona was careful throughout the training session with Lionel Messi. The players were instructed to keep it safe around the Argentine so that he does not pick up another injury.
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Lionel Messi is one of the most motivated footballers during these weeks as LaLiga's resumption date draws close. The Barcelona captain wants to be 100 percent fit before he faces the two and a half months that remain in the competition with the league and Champions League titles as great incentives.
Barcelona had offered an update on Lionel Messi regarding his injury
Lionel Messi missed the previous practice sessions after he picked up a quadricep injury Barcelona were quick to offer an update on La Pulga.
"Lionel Messi has a minor right quadriceps injury and trained in isolation, doing specific exercises to avoid unnecessary risks with just eight days remaining before Barcelona finally gets back to playing matches. He should be able to rejoin his team-mates in a few days.”
Nevertheless, it seems that Lionel Messi is completely fine and does not wish to wait for any longer. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona skipper travels along with the team to Mallorca.
Barcelona also provided an update on Nelson Semedo and Ansu Fati. Semedo is recovering well but did not join the training session alongside Lionel Messi and his fellow teammates. The Catalan club does not want to take any risk with its players with eleven games still left on their schedule.
Ansu Fati on the other hand “worked out individually” on Friday. The youngster is reportedly struggling with a knee problem.
Lionel Messi's injury concerns in recent months
Lionel Messi has been suffering from injuries this season. The 32-year-old was out for six weeks between August and September with a calf injury. Then, at the end of September, he missed another week with a problem in his left thigh.
Ever since returning from his injury, Lionel Messi has been in absolutely stunning form. La Pulga found the back of the net 19 times in his 22 games for Barcelona in the LaLiga. If Barcelona wish to secure their spot at the top of the table, they will need to perform at their utmost best throughout the remaining eleven games.
Currently, Barcelona sits at the top of the table with a minor two-point difference over arch-rivals Real Madrid. Barcelona will be in action against Mallorca on Saturday, June 13 and it would be interesting to see if Lionel Messi can help his side achieve another LaLiga title.
