Barcelona news messi injury
Here are the latest news and updates on Lionel Messi's injury:
Latest Update: Messi has been ruled out of Barcelona's La Liga match against Real Sociedad on Sunday due to a calf injury. The Argentine superstar suffered the injury during Barcelona's 2-1 win over Real Valladolid on Wednesday.
Injury Details: Messi suffered a calf strain in his right leg during the match against Real Valladolid. The injury is not considered serious, but it will keep him out of action for at least a week.
Barcelona's Statement: Barcelona's medical team has confirmed that Messi will miss the match against Real Sociedad due to the calf injury. The club's statement read: "Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with a calf strain in his right leg. He will be out of action for at least a week."
Impact on Barcelona: Messi's injury is a blow to Barcelona, who are already struggling in La Liga. The team is currently in 8th place, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Messi's absence will give other players an opportunity to step up and fill the void, but it will also be a significant loss for the team.
Return Date: Messi is expected to return to training in about a week, which would put his return date around March 15. However, this is subject to change depending on the progress of his injury.
Social Media Reaction: Fans and pundits have taken to social media to react to Messi's injury. Many have expressed concern for the player's well-being and wished him a speedy recovery. Others have speculated about the impact of his injury on Barcelona's chances in the league.
Quotes: Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has expressed his disappointment at Messi's injury, saying: "It's a blow for us, but we have to move forward. We have a strong squad and we have to rely on our other players."
Messi himself has taken to social media to thank his fans for their support, saying: "Thanks for all the messages, I'm doing well and I'll be back soon."