Messi is already kicking a ball

Messi began kicking a ball during this Thursday’s training session and remains on track to make his Barça return in the Champions League semi-final tie against Bayern Munich, sport.es reports.

After injuring his right hamstring during the first leg against PSG, Messi then played a small part in the return leg, but has been recovering since then. The Barça forward has been working on his recovery in the gym, hoping to be fit for the game in Munich. The Argentine has been the Barça coaching and medical staff’s biggest worry in recent days. This Thursday marks the sixth anniversary of goal machine's unforgettable Spanish Cup goal against Getafe.