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05.06.2020 - 15:17

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Lionel Messi is dealing with a thigh issue but Barcelona claim the Argentine will not be sidelined for long. The 32-year-old was absent from training which sparked rumours over his fitness.

Suggestions were that Messi was doing gym work away from the team, but the La Liga leaders have since confirmed he was nursing a slight injury.

The Argentine's absence would be a huge blow for a Barcelona side that are looking to secure a hat-trick of league titles. They hold a two-point advantage over Real Madrid but given the prolonged break were conscious that injuries were a possibility.

They said in a club statement on their : “Quique Setien and his team were back out on the training ground this Friday after taking the previous day off. “Barca

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