Lionel Messi will be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a torn left thigh, a setback that the Barcelona star deeply regrets. He expressed his disappointment on his Facebook account, stating, “It’s a shame not to play with my team at the moment. The most important thing now is to recover well to be able to help my teammates and return all the support received in the best way I know how: by playing football.”
Messi emphasized that he will dedicate himself entirely to his recovery in the coming weeks. This injury adds to Messi’s recent challenges, with repeated injuries affecting his performance this season. The Argentine striker has faced issues with both thighs, starting with a tear in his right thigh in the spring, followed by glitches in his left thigh in August.
After a new muscle problem in his right thigh in September, Messi experienced a two-week unavailability. Despite returning in mid-October, he seemed to lack his usual vigor. Messi went four La Liga matches without scoring but managed to score three goals in two Champions League matches against AC Milan.
The challenging season could potentially impact Messi’s chances for the Ballon d’Or, with Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive performances in comparison. Messi, who has only scored eight goals in La Liga this season, faces tough competition from his Portuguese rival.
