MESSI TO BE SIDELINED EVEN LONGER

Barcelona star Lionel Messi may not be featured in the clash against Osasuna.

Camp Nou boss Gerardo Martino has said he is unsure of the Argentine’s return for the match against Osasuna.

Messi has since his injury, withdrawn back in Spain for intense treatment.

Despite other teammates like Jordi Alba and Javier Macherano being fully fit and confirmed by Martino to return against Osasuna, it is hoped that Messi would be back on time for the most popular clash, the “El Clasico”

The rising lengend scored his 300^th goal for Barca on the 16^th of February this year and has already scored 11 goals in 9 appearances this season. The goal machine known for his speed and talented left foot may not be fully missed as Brazil star Neymar may again fit Messi’s shoe in coming fixtures until the 26-year-old is out of injury.