Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is set
to be sidelined for up to two months with a hamstring injury he
sustained during Sunday's match with Real Betis.
Messi limped off after 21 minutes of the 4-1 win after injuring his left hamstring and he underwent further tests on Monday to determine the extent of the problem.
After receiving the results of those tests, Barcelona said the Argentinian is likely to be absent for between 'six and eight weeks'.
A Barca statement read: 'According to
the club's medical services, the tests taken on Monday morning by Leo
Messi have confirmed that the player has suffered a torn muscle in the
femoral biceps of his left leg.
'The approximate time he will be out is between six and eight weeks.
'The first part of his recovery will take place in Barcelona and the second, in Buenos Aires.'
Messi, meanwhile, has been chosen by Franz Beckenbauer to captain a Galaxy XI against a team of aliens as part of an elaborate advertising campaign.
Over the past few weeks, Samsung have been whipping up publicity by sending mysterious men in black cloaks to Stamford Bridge, Juventus Stadium and the Allianz Arena as part of a Galaxy XI campaign.
As part of the advertisement, Beckenbauer claims that the Galaxy XI need to win a match against aliens that threaten to take over the planet.
Messi features in the new ad which sees him running through the streets of Barcelona with a football as a hoard of black cars begin to chase him.
Just as you think he’s going to get away, a car stops in front of him to reveal Beckenbauer holding his Galaxy XI captain’s armband.
Messi limped off after 21 minutes of the 4-1 win after injuring his left hamstring and he underwent further tests on Monday to determine the extent of the problem.
After receiving the results of those tests, Barcelona said the Argentinian is likely to be absent for between 'six and eight weeks'.
Crocked: Lionel Messi will be out for up to two months with a torn hamstring suffered against Betis
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'The approximate time he will be out is between six and eight weeks.
'The first part of his recovery will take place in Barcelona and the second, in Buenos Aires.'
Messi, meanwhile, has been chosen by Franz Beckenbauer to captain a Galaxy XI against a team of aliens as part of an elaborate advertising campaign.
Replaced: Messi was not missed as Barcelona recorded a convincing win over Real Betis on Saturday
Injury prone? Messi has struggled with injuries this season but Barcelona's form has yet to suffer
Over the past few weeks, Samsung have been whipping up publicity by sending mysterious men in black cloaks to Stamford Bridge, Juventus Stadium and the Allianz Arena as part of a Galaxy XI campaign.
As part of the advertisement, Beckenbauer claims that the Galaxy XI need to win a match against aliens that threaten to take over the planet.
Mission: Messi has been chosen by Franz Beckenbauer to captain a Galaxy XI
Messi features in the new ad which sees him running through the streets of Barcelona with a football as a hoard of black cars begin to chase him.
Just as you think he’s going to get away, a car stops in front of him to reveal Beckenbauer holding his Galaxy XI captain’s armband.
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