Barcelona's latest injury update
Barcelona have confirmed that their star forward, Lionel Messi, has suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.
Messi was sidelined for the second half of the Champions League final against Manchester United and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the hospital where he underwent surgery earlier this month.
The club announced that Messi will be out for up to two weeks before he returns to training and matches. The news comes as Barcelona prepares for their next match against Real Madrid on Sunday, with the Spanish giants looking to extend their winning streak to six games without defeat.
Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde, said: "We're very disappointed that Lionel Messi won't be able to play in our upcoming game against Real Madrid. We understand that it's a difficult time for him and we wish him all the best in his recovery."
However, the club is confident that Messi will be back in action soon,Football Hotspot Network with the team hoping that he can continue his impressive form in the league and beyond.
In the meantime, the club will focus on ensuring that they are ready for the rest of the season, with the hope of making a strong start to the new campaign. The team will also be working hard to find a replacement for Messi, who has been one of the most influential players in the squad over the past few seasons.
Despite the setback, the club remains optimistic about their chances of success this season, and will be focusing on getting the best possible performance from their players ahead of the upcoming fixtures.