semi-final as a result of renal colic, the club have confirmed.
The Argentina international had been training as normal in
Japan and was expected to line up from the start against
Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao in Yokohama.
The European champions stated earlier on Thursday that Messi
is suffering from renal colic and will therefore sit out the game,
while his involvement in the final or third-place play-off will be
determined by his recovery.
Barca are already likely to be without Neymar against
Guanzghou, with the Brazil star still short of full fitness despite
returning to training this week following a groin injury.
The former Santos forward posted a picture from training with
the caption "I'm back" but head coach Luis Enrique has already
warned he will not take any unecessary risks over his fitness.
The winner of Barca's clash with Guangzhou will face River
Plate in Sunday's final.
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