Lionel Messi injury: Barcelona star to miss US pre-season tour after injuring calf in training

Injury blow: Lionel Messi suffered a calf strain in his first session back at Barcelona
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Ben Hayward5 August 2019

Lionel Messi has picked up a calf injury on his return to training with Barcelona and will miss the team's trip the USA, the Catalan club revealed on Monday.

The Argentine attacker addressed the fans at Camp Nou on Sunday as Barca beat Arsenal in the Gamper Trophy, but played no part as he was due to resume training today.

But in his first session back, the 32-year-old was forced to withdraw and will now stay behind in Barcelona as the club head to Michigan and Miami for two games against Napoli.

"First team player Leo Messi, who had returned from his summer break for training on Monday, withdrew from the session due to discomfort in his right leg," Barca said on their website.

"Tests carried out have diagnosed a Grade 1 calf strain for the Argentine.

"Messi will remain in Barcelona and will now not travel to the USA for the club's tour. His availability to come back to action will be dictated by his recovery from the injury."

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is expected to be out for one to two weeks and Barca will hope to have him back for their Liga opener away to Athletic Club on August 16.

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