The coaching staff is supposed to leave Lionel out of the squad ahead of Getafe clash.
This could be regarded as a precaution.
Messi allegedly suffered groin in Villarreal game and was subbed off in the break.

It looks like our captain is having his worth start to the season.

Lionel Messi is set to miss Barcelona’s away game against Getafe on Saturday. It’s reported by TV3 that the coaching staff doesn’t plan to risk the team’s key player and wants to offer extra rest to the Argentinian instead.

The 32-year-old played just 45 minutes in Villarreal encounter on Tuesday before coming off for Ousmane Dembele after the break. At the post-match presser, Ernesto Valverde shared an optimistic update on Messi’s injury status and revealed that there was only slight discomfort in the abductor.

Lionel has taken part in three games out of seven so far this season. His first injury this year came quite early during the pre-season as he returned from holidays. After that, he missed all of the pre-season friendlies and his recovery tempos have mystically lowered.