Spanish reports said on Wednesday that Lionel Messi could miss Barcelona's upcoming encounter against Getafe CF in La Liga.
The Blaugrana are set to face Getafe CF in the seventh round of the Spanish League on Saturday, September 28. Messi suffered a setback injury during Barca's 2-1 victory over Villarreal.
The Argentinian was making his first appearance with the Spanish League winners, but he only lasted for 45 minutes, before being replaced by Ousmane Dembele. The 32-year-old did not participate with his team since the pre-season as he suffered a calf injury.
"It is so hard for Messi to take part in Barcelona's upcoming Clash against Getafe CF," Mundo Deportivo newspaper reported.
The Argentina captain won the FIFA Best Men’s Player award for 2019, defeating Liverpool and Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk and fierce rival Cristiano Ronaldo to win the iconic award.
Messi was seen on the substitute’s bench of the Blaugrana's encounters against Borussia Dortmund, and Granada as he continued his recovery.
In August, Messi was named as the Uefa Forward of the Season for the fifth time after scoring more goals than anyone else in the competition last season.
It is worth mentioning that Barcelona were pooled in Group alongside Borussia Dortmund. Inter Milan, and Slavia Prague
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