Messi returns to training

Lionel Messi resumed training On Tuesday exercising with the group for 20 minutes as he continues his path to recovery from his groin issue.

Messi who has been out of season since September 21 when he went down injured against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou in the 1-1 draw.

Messi has played three games. They beat Sporting Gijon 5-0, Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 and then lost 4-3 agaisnt Celta Vigo. And also has missed five matches including international duties.

Now the 29th years old, has resume training today with his fellow teammates. And His goal is to make it back into the team for the game against Manchester City in the UCL campaign next week, and also playing 30 minutes or so against Deportivo de la Coruna at the weekend from the bench.

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