Lionel Messi news and Comments

elbp · Mar 4, 2008

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Poor kid. Just when he had started to play regularly after recovering from his previous injury, he gets another blow. Let's hope it's only a few weeks.

On a more general note, his repeated injuries bring into question his durability. I remember Moishe arguing that it was interesting to see whether Messi would stay healthy and fit to meet the demands of club and country. It is hard to tell, and I am no expert in injuries, but this is not an encouraging sign.

argentine soccer fan · Mar 4, 2008

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It's a damn shame. Such a great kid and such a great player, but he obviously has muscular problems and is injury prone. I hope for a quick recovery.

Andrés_ · Mar 4, 2008

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I heard he'd be out for 3 weeks plus an extra week to recover fitness, so around a month with no play for him. But they also said more accurate details could be known tomorrow.

Rotura en el bíceps femoral del muslo izquierdo was the description of his injury.

BigSoccer Bot · Mar 5, 2008

News: Cruzamos los dedos

Lionel Messi abandonó el partido ante Celtic muy dolorido y desconsolado, con lo que pareció ser un desgarro. Hoy le harán más estudios para conocer el grado de la lesión, que lo dejará al menos un mes sin hacer fútbol.

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Pekerman · Mar 5, 2008

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He is out for 6 weeks.

Moishe · Mar 5, 2008

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I share in Messi's frustration albeit to a lesser degree for obvious reasons but FFS already! Injury is part of the game but can he at least have one nice long run of fitness so we can see just how truly great he can be? I used to get pissed everytime Redondo got hurt but next to Messi, Redondo looks like an iron man fitness wise.

RacingGirl · Mar 5, 2008

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It broke my heart to see my lil Messi cry, he has so much potential even with all these injuries he has had, he's still kicking ass.

Siempre_Albiceleste · Mar 5, 2008

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That might just be the saddest thing I've seen on a pitch. No one can ever say that this kid doesn't care. Poor Messi! Very gut-wrenching!

NYC_COSMOS · Mar 5, 2008

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At least this puts he nice and rested for the OLYMPICS!

argentine soccer fan · Mar 5, 2008

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Moishe said: ↑

I share in Messi's frustration albeit to a lesser degree for obvious reasons but FFS already! Injury is part of the game but can he at least have one nice long run of fitness so we can see just how truly great he can be? I used to get pissed everytime Redondo got hurt but next to Messi, Redondo looks like an iron man fitness wise.
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Yeah, it's a damn shame how Redondo's career ended. But come on, it's not like the players choose to get injured. But I guess the same god who gives some kids godly talent, often gives them also a high propensity for injuries. Maybe to keep them humble.

Moishe · Mar 5, 2008

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argentine soccer fan said: ↑

Yeah, it's a damn shame how Redondo's career ended. But come on, it's not like the players choose to get injured. But I guess the same god who gives some kids godly talent, often gives them also a high propensity for injuries. Maybe to keep them humble.
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I was in no way implying that any of this is Messi's doing. My frustration lies in that every time he seems to be getting into some sort of groove he gets injured.

Andrés_ · Mar 5, 2008

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So it's 6 weeks, well this is crap news.

Fortunately he should be back in good shape for the eliminatories and later for the olympic games.

I agree with Perkerman regarding why didn't Rijkaard use him against Atlético, and this match which wasn't much of a hazard for Barça he decided to use him, true thing the risk of an injury is the same on any match but still.

Teso Dos Bichos · Mar 6, 2008

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This is a sad vindication of what I have posted previously in regard to Messi. Does anyone know if Barcelona are treating him any differently to the rest of the squad because of his GHD and the obvious problems associated with it?

Moishe · Mar 6, 2008

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Teso Dos Bichos said: ↑

This is a sad vindication of what I have posted previously in regard to Messi. Does anyone know if Barcelona are treating him any differently to the rest of the squad because of his GHD and the obvious problems associated with it?
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Muscle tears are usually have little to do with hormones. While growth hormones do treat bones, muscles and body fat it is possible that Messi just may be one of those athletes that are prone to muscle tears. The deficiency is definitely a good scapegoat but it's hard to know for sure based on what the club shares with the fans.

El viejo Matias · Mar 7, 2008

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I agree I think this has little to do with the ghd and more with lack of rest and his incredible bursts of speed and being fouled alot, I hope he is not rushed back I think this has been the case all along

Teso Dos Bichos · Mar 7, 2008

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I do not see how it is possible to disregard his GHD.

Moishe · Mar 7, 2008

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Teso Dos Bichos said: ↑

I do not see how it is possible to disregard his GHD.
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Teso, I'm not so sure it's a matter of disregarding his GHD. Sport has a history of fantastic athletes without GHD suffering from recurring muscle issues. Matias pointed out the rest factor and you also have to look at muscle composition. Are his muscle fibers consistent for sudden burst of speed or does he have more slow twitch fibers that he tries to overcome. Of course this is pure speculation but it can't be discounted either.

k1000o · Mar 9, 2008

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Teso Dos Bichos said: ↑

I do not see how it is possible to disregard his GHD.
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i agree

k1000o · Mar 9, 2008

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Teso Dos Bichos said: ↑

This is a sad vindication of what I have posted previously in regard to Messi. Does anyone know if Barcelona are treating him any differently to the rest of the squad because of his GHD and the obvious problems associated with it?
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Barcelona se desliga de responsabilidades

En su página oficial, Barcelona, en vez de ofrecer precisiones de la lesión de Messi, se desligó de responsabilidades: "Los datos obtenidos de los diferentes controles a que fue sometido el jugador determinaron su disponibilidad para el partido. En cualquier lesión existen factores impredecibles, de los cuales es difícil protegerse".

Por Claudio Mauri
La Nación, Argentina, GDA

BigSoccer Bot · Mar 14, 2008

News: "Se dijeron muchas barbaridades"

El jugador del Barcelona, quien llegó este viernes al país para recuperarse de un desgarro en el bíceps femoral de la pierna izquierda, manifestó su enojo porque -según expresó- se dijeron "muchas barbaridades" sobre su lesión.

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Visca... · Mar 15, 2008

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His father has also discarded any connection between the GHD and the injury.

Teso Dos Bichos · Mar 15, 2008

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I don't see how that is even remotely possible. Do they know anything about the problems associated with GHD?

Pekerman · Mar 16, 2008

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Are you a doctor by any chance ? Messi's injury is not all that uncommon in football especially at his young age when his body and muscles are still developing. Show me a proof that this is directly linked to growth hormones. I agree with the dad, too much bs getting thrown around.

k1000o · Mar 17, 2008

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of corse his dad is pisssed....he is loosing his cash cow

Teso Dos Bichos · Mar 17, 2008

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Pekerman said: ↑

Are you a doctor by any chance ? Messi's injury is not all that uncommon in football especially at his young age when his body and muscles are still developing. Show me a proof that this is directly linked to growth hormones. I agree with the dad, too much bs getting thrown around.
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Come on... did you even read what you posted? Seriously though you are showing a complete lack of knowledge towards GHD and the many associated problems that result from it. Go and educate yourself.