Lionel Messi is yet to make an appearance for Barcelona this season in La Liga 2019-20 as he is nursing a calf injury. The striker is still in process of recovery but today has joined Camp Nou along with the Frenchman Dembele who also was a part of the session. The striker joined the camp after the team won the La Liga 2019-20 game against Valencia. He could be a part of the playing XI for the game against Dortmund for the Champions League tie. Lionel Messi Injury Recovery Latest News Update: Barcelona Denies Relapse in Injury but Admits Star Player's Recuperation ’Taking Longer Than Expected’
The pictures of the Messi training with the team were shared on social media by the official handle of the team. Talking about Dembele, the French footballer hasn't played since injuring a hamstring in Jornada one against Athletic Club. Check out the pictures of the Lionel Messi sweating it out in the camp.
Leo Messi trained with the group and O. Dembélé worked for part of the session with the team 😀🙌 pic.twitter.com/O1MF3DFntJ
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 15, 2019
Talking about team Barcelona, the team started off the La Liga 2019-20 season with a shocking loss against Ath Bilbao by 1-0. This was the first time in a decade that Barcelona lost their first game in the La Liga. However, the team made a strong come back in season with a 5-2 win against Real Betis. Their third game ended with a 2-2 draw against Osasuna. Last night in their fourth game, they defeated Valencia by 5-2. The team is placed on number five of the La Liga 2019 points table with seven points in their kitty. Atletico Madrid is still placed on number one of the table with nine points. The second spot is occupied by Real Madrid who has eight points.
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