Is Lionel Messi playing tonight vs Eibar? Barcelona team news for LaLiga fixture

Following an embarrassing start to ir LaLiga campaign, Spanish giants Barcelona have appeared to regain lost ground in competition. Ronald Koeman's men have been prolific in past few games, more so since Champions League defeat against Juventus at Camp u. Similarly, club icon Lionel Messi is back in form after a slow start to LaLiga season. As Barcelona prepare for Tuesday's clash against Eibar, Argentine's absence during team's training has raised injury concerns. 

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Is Lionel Messi playing tonight? Lionel Messi injury update 

After a short break from football during Christmas, FC Barcelona first team players returned to training on Sunday. However, Lionel Messi was t seen during session, much to disappointment of Blaugrana faithful. Messi's absence from training session has w drawn injury talks among LaLiga viewers and FC Barcelona fans. 

Following training session, Barcelona released a statement providing an update on Lionel Messi's status. club's statement confirmed that six-time Ballon d'Or winner could t participate in training on Sunday. It went on to reveal that player has sustained an injury to his right ankle. 

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Is Lionel Messi playing tonight? When is Lionel Messi coming back? 

Barcelona's statement also provided a stipulated Lionel Messi return timeline. Lionel Messi injury update, as provided by club, stated that player will return to training under Koeman after clash against Eibar on Tuesday. However, it is still unclear if he will be fit in time to play Huesca on Sunday. 

Messi's importance for Camp u outfit could be comprehended from fact that his initial struggle h a detrimental impact on team in ir LaLiga campaign. Barcelona were languishing on eighth spot for quite a long time but have w regained ir fine form ever since defeat against Juventus.

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Barcelona team news ahe of Eibar clash  

Apart from six-time Ballon d'Or winner, Dutch tactician will have to cope in absence of Ansu Fati, who is recovering from a meniscus injury. Besides, likes of Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto are also set to sit out on sidelines when Barcelona take on Eibar. Defender Jordi Alba remains suspended.

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Im courtesy: Barcelona Twitter