Spanish Media: "Messi Has Minor Injury... Will Play in Mallorca Match"

Messi. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Lionel Messi (32, Barcelona), who missed training due to a leg injury, is expected to recover and participate in the upcoming match against Real Mallorca.

Spanish media outlet 'Sport' reported on the 5th (Korean time), "Messi, who suffered a muscle injury, is expected to return to training. Although he missed training last Wednesday, he will play in the Mallorca match."

The media added, "Messi's injury is a natural phenomenon. He took about two months off due to the novel coronavirus infection, and fatigue increased after suddenly training for a week. The club conducts training according to each player's condition, so Messi also did gym training."

Previously, Messi returned to training in mid-last month in line with the team's official training resumption.

Since the Spanish Primera Liga will resume on the 11th, he has been improving his physical condition through training.

However, Messi was not seen in training on the 3rd.

Accordingly, Spanish media outlet 'AS' reported on the 4th (Korean time), "Messi felt sharp pain in his right leg near the end of training last Tuesday and underwent an MRI scan. This injury is expected to require about 10 days of recovery, so Messi may not be able to participate in the Mallorca match."

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