Thursday, December 10, 2009

Messi to miss Espanyol test


Barcelona have revealed Lionel Messi is a doubt for Saturday's derby against Espanyol.

The Argentina forward suffered a sprained ankle late in Wednesday night's Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev courtesy of a fierce tackle from Leandro Almeida.

Moments earlier, the European Footballer of the Year nominee had sealed Barcelona's 2-1 win with a superb free-kick four minutes from time.

He continued to pull the strings thereafter, but one trademark run was brusquely halted by Almeida.

Barca revealed on their official website, fcbarcelona.com: "The resulting sprain means he may well miss this weekend's match, with just three days to recover.

"His availability depends on the club medical services."

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