Javier Mascherano set for month out; Lionel Messi, Ivan Rakitic back training

Published on: 15 November 2017

A member of Russia's U-17's dedicated a few words to Argentina's Lionel Messi.

Barcelona have confirmed that Javier Mascherano is set to be sidelined for a month through injury, but the club received a boost with the return of Lionel Messi and Ivan Rakitic to training on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's game at Leganes.

Mascherano sustained the injury while on international duty with Argentina.

Barca said in a statement: "During the Argentina-Nigeria friendly match played [on Tuesday], first team player Javier Mascherano had a fibrillar tear in the femoral biceps of his right leg.

"This is confirmed by the tests carried out this morning at the Ciudad Deportiva medical centre. The approximate time of withdrawal is four weeks.

"It should be remembered that Mascherano played the 90 minutes in the defeat of Argentina against Nigeria (2-4).

"[He] has played this season a total of 10 games, six in the league, one in the Copa del Rey, two in the Champions League and one in the Spanish Super Cup."

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