[OSEN=이인환 기자] Lionel Messi’s appearance in the King’s Cup final is uncertain.
Spain’Marca’ reported on the 16th (Korean time), “FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has a thigh injury that makes it unclear to play in the finals of the King’s Cup with Athletic Bilbao.”
Barsaman, who is struggling in the league, took Real Sociedad in the semifinals of the King’s Cup and advanced to the final. Bilbao came to the final with Real Madrid.
The finals are scheduled for the 18th. The problem is the rise of the team’s absolute Ace Messi. He was unable to participate in the quarter-finals with Sociedad due to a thigh injury, and he is in a slower recovery than Yesung.
Marca said, “Only three times Messi has not been able to compete in the finals of all cups since joining Barsa. After the Internacional and Club World Cup finals (0-1 loss), Real Betis and Supercopa missed two games in 2005-2006 season. This is unique,” he explained.
The media emphasized that “Mesh was only missing three finals during 15 years of playing for Barsa. He made 27 finals for Barsa. Whether a team wins or loses, Messi was always in the finals arena.”
In fact, in 27 finals, Messi won 21. He scored 29 goals and served as the driving force behind the team’s victory. Moreover, it may be the last final match for Barsa because the renewal negotiations are delayed.
Regarding Messi’s injuries, Marca left room for “Once it will be included in the cup finals squad. His condition remains to be observed.” /[email protected]
Reporter Lee In-hwan