Lionel Messi Barcelona forward Lionel Messi remains doubtful for Sunday’s league opener against Levante due to injury. The Argentine missed Barca’s final match of their Asian tour against a Malaysia XI due to a thigh strain and was also forced to miss the international friendly between Argentina and Italy. The injury is said not to be serious but he is yet to return to full training with the squad and has spent the week working with the club’s physiotherapist. The Catalans will also be sweating over the fitness of fullback Dani Alves,who icked up a knock on his ankle during the Switzerland-Brazil friendly on Wednesday, as well as goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who also trained on the side on Thursday. Nonetheless, there are some good news for Gerardo Martino’s side as Pedro Rodriguez and Cesc Fabregas trained with their teammates after shaking off some injuries, while captain Carles Puyol has also started training on the pitch following his knee surgery.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:11:13 +0000
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