LIONEL MESSI

Brazilian is yet to play a game for the Catalan club since the Copa del Rey final on 22 May.

Captain hasn't played since 14 August due to a knee injury.

Spanish midfielder is yet to play a La Liga game this season due to injury.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic are also expected to sign new contracts.

The Portuguese international has a muscular contusion on his right leg.

The German boss moved to Anfield in 2015.

The record-breaking forward is Barcelona's all-time top goalscorer.

Lionel Messi returned to international duty against Uruguay after announcing retirement post Copa loss.

EA Sports reveals top three players, rounding off its top 50.

Barcelona star is a doubt for the coming game against Venezuela.

Spain international becomes Catalans' sixth signing of the summer.

Club president refuses to confirm the expected signing of Paco Alcacer from Valencia.

Star presence in the World Cup qualifying matches will depend on how the injury develops.

Barcelona will be without injured skipper Andres Iniesta for their opening game against Real Betis.

The Venezuelan reportedly features on a list of six players the Catalans are currently monitoring.

Barcelons star announced his decision to retire after Copa America final defeat to Chile.

The Catalans are ready to pay between €25 and €30m for the 22-year-old striker.

Liverpool and Leicester City have also been linked with the Brazilian striker this summer.

Neymar, Jordi Alba, Samuel Umtiti, Andre Gomes and Rafinha Alcantar are the five first-team absentees.

The 29-year-old made the shock announcement after Argentina lost the Copa America final to Chile.

Catalan giants are struggling to bring in someone to provide cover for MSN.