Setien: Why Messi Stopped Training Last Week
10 June, 2020
With reports indicating that FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi stopped training towards the finish of the other day, manager Quique Setien has explained why the Argentine walked out of training ahead of LaLiga's return.
The Spanish top-flight campaign is set to resume on Thursday night, with the Catalan giants' first meet back being away against Mallorca on Saturday night.
Concerns over Messi's fitness were raised after he skipped a few training sessions the other day, but Setien has insisted it had been nothing serious.
"We didn't have any doubts over his availability against Mallorca," he told Catalunya Radio.
"There are also others with (injury) problems. He stopped (training) out of precaution."
The Spanish tactician also reviewed Luis Suarez's returning from injury, saying the Uruguayan would likely start against Mallorca this weekend.
"It's something that we must talk about," he added.
"I'm sure he could play from the start. It could be hasty for him to play the whole match. We have no idea if he'll play from learn to finish.
"He's doing very well, but we need to avoid putting him at risk. Any (injury) problem makes you miss 3 or 4 matches, which would be very damaging."
Barca are two points above rivals Real Madrid near the top of the table, with just 11 league matches remaining.
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za