Argentina happy with Messi’s progress

BARCELONA star Lionel Messi has visited a Buenos Aires hospital to have a scan on the muscle injury in his right leg that has kept him out of action for over a month.

Donato Villani, doctor with the Argentina national team, said he was pleased with the progress of the 18-year-old.

“The injury is progressing well but we can not set a date for his return because that would put extra pressure on him,” said Villani.

“This guy is in Barcelona’s hands. The only thing we did is to help Barcelona’s medical staff during their stay in Buenos Aires. We’re in permanent contact with them so it won’t be necessary for us to go to Spain to see Lionel.”

Barca hope he’ll be fit for the Champions League final on May 17.