Lionel Messi is a huge doubt to feature in the Champions League clash with Inter, as Barcelona confirmed another muscular injury.

The two sides go head-to-head at Camp Nou on October 2 and it will be a race against time for the talisman to be ready.

According to the latest statements from the Blaugrana, Messi suffered a strained left thigh muscle during Monday’s game with Villarreal, which had been his full comeback after calf problems ruled him out of the first four La Liga fixtures.

Lionel Messi is a huge doubt to feature in the Champions League clash with Inter, as Barcelona confirmed another muscular injury.

The two sides go head-to-head at Camp Nou on October 2 and it will be a race against time for the talisman to be ready.

According to the latest statements from the Blaugrana, Messi suffered a strained left thigh muscle during Monday’s game with Villarreal, which had been his full comeback after calf problems ruled him out of the first four La Liga fixtures.

Messi also played as a substitute against Borussia Dortmund and Granada last week, but this had been his first start.

Barcelona’s statement merely notes he will be monitored on a daily basis to determine his availability.

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