FC Barcelona secured a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey with a victory against Getafe, but the match was marred by an injury to Neymar. While attempting to straighten a cross, Neymar injured his ankle, prompting concerns about the severity of the injury. Lionel Messi, who scored a double during the game, expressed hope that Neymar’s injury isn’t serious and emphasized the Brazilian’s importance to the team. Messi, who is working on regaining full fitness, acknowledged that he needs more playing time to return to top form. FC Barcelona is set to face Levante in La Liga on Sunday.
BARCELONA: MESSI HOPES TO SEE NEYMAR AGAIN SOON
