Messi has yet to play for Barcelona this season following a foot injury he picked up over the summer.
There had been hope that the Argentine forward would be available for their game against Osasuna this weekend.
However Catalan daily Sport, who have close ties to the club, have claimed that the Ballon d’Or winner will now be out for the next four weeks.
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