Although Sabella is in the habit of having all injured players undergo a medical check-up in Buenos Aires, this time they have reached an agreement with Barcelona and the player will not have to travel.

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) will not call Leo Messi up to have his injury examined by their doctors. Although Sabella is in the habit of having all injured players undergo a medical check-up in Buenos Aires, this time they have reached an agreement with Barcelona and the player will not have to travel.

Messi will remain in Barcelona in order to be fully recovered for the week commencing 21st October.