Barca tour US without Messi over injury

Barca's Lionel Messi will not be part of the team's squad that will play two consecutive games against Napoli in the United States this week. This is due to an injury to his calf which was sustained during his first training session on Monday.

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New signings like Frenkie de Jong, Antoine Griezmann and Junior Firpo have all been included in the list of the squad with Messi being left out.

"Messi withdrew from the session due to discomfort in his right leg," Barca said in a statement.

"Tests carried out have diagnosed a grade one calf strain for the Argentine. Messi will remain in Barcelona and will now not travel to the USA for the club's tour. His availability to come back to action will be dictated by his recovery from the injury."