Lionel Messi injury update ahead of Barcelona's La Liga clash with Real Betis

Barcelona have been handed a massive boost ahead of this weekend’s La Liga clash against Real Betis. Lionel Messi is back in full training and could return in their clash on Sunday. Messi picked up the injury on his first day back in pre-season training after a disappointing summer at the Copa America with Argentina. The Barcelona superstar missed their season opener against Athletic Bilbao last week with an injury to right calf and his absence proved a major blow for Ernesto Valverde’s side as they were beaten 1-0. Ousmane Dembele, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann led the line in his absence but Dembele and Suarez have now been ruled out after picking up injuries.

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