Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has stated clearly that the club will have to wait for the next two weeks before superstar Lionel Messi can return to action.
Last month, the Argentine football star suffered an injury against Sevilla which made him to miss the Champions League tie against Inter Milan and also the El Clasico with Real Madrid.
But he has returned to training this week which was to the delight of all Barcelona fans, and Valverde explained that it is expected of Messi to resume training.
Barcelona's next opponent is Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday, and Valverde insists he won't be taking any risks with the 31-year-old.
"It was an arm injury so it's normal that he's back training quickly, so he can keep in shape and be in contact with his teammates.
"We're going to wait. It's only two weeks since the problem, it's soon, so we still have to wait.
"The team's form is not making me more cautious with Leo - I'm being cautious because of injury he has,'' Valverde explained according to Express UK.
This season, Barcelona have played 10 games in the Spanish La Liga and they are currently occupying first position with 21 points.
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