Messi recovers from calf injury in time for Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund

By Naveel Krishant

17/09/2019

Lionel Messi (right) trained with his team-mates on Monday [Photo:BBC]

Lionel Messi is in Barcelona's squad for tomorrow’s Champions League opener against Borussia Dortmund after recovering from a calf injury.

The Barca captain last played in July during the Copa America for Argentina and has missed Barca's opening four games.

Messi was passed fit by the medical team, Barca has only won two of four La Liga games without him.

Barcelona will take on Dortmund at 7am tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League.

[Source:BBC]

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