Lionel Messi resumes training with Barcelona

Messi in action for Barcelona

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has resumed training with the club since picking up a thigh injury two weeks ago during the match against Almeira.

The 26-year-old who has found the back of the net 11 times in just 9 appearances was hauled off the pitch for Xavi during Barcelona’s clash with Almeira on September 29th.

The Argentina international was forced to miss international duty when his country play against Uruguay in Montevideo on Tuesday. Messi chose to remain in Barcelona in order to get the full treatment for his injury.

The four time World Player Of the Year will most likely be in the lineup when Barcelona travel to Osasuna on Saturday.

The Camp Nou outfit have a testing month ahead of them with a Champions League draw against AC Milan before facing arch rivals Real Madrid in the El Classico on October 26.

The Spanish champions are also set to welcome back defenders Carles Puyol and Javier Mascherano back from injury.

Mascherano could also take part in the game against Osasuna.