Hours before the all-important "El Clasico" game between Barcelona FC and Real Madrid, manager Luis Enrique has told reporters that star player Lionel Messi is fit and training with the team, but will be a game-time decision since he isn't 100 percent. This exciting La Liga match has the world's attention, but we might not see the world's number-one footballer in action, unless you're a Cristiano Ronaldo supporter - in that case, he's more than fit to play and will certainly put on a show for us!
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Aside from a confirmation from Messi's main sponsor, Adidas, fans haven't heard an official confirmation of the player's status for this weekend's match.
"Whether Messi plays or not, the great news is that he is fit again," Enrique said during his press conference on Friday, November 20, 2015.
The manager added: "He's back with the squad and the feelings are positive. He's fit and he's back training with the squad. There is still today's session and things we have to talk about, he won't be 100 percent, that's impossible, he's just coming back form injury, but it is great for us to know that he is recovered. I don't have things planned [re: starting line-up]. I will speak with Leo today and again tomorrow. An hour before the game, things will be decided. I watch all my players training, especially those coming back from injuries. You can see things, but it is the player who can tell you how he is feeling, how confident he is. I can tell you Leo is excited about his comeback. The great news is he is fit again."
Odds are that we'll see Messi play, but he might not start. If he does start, he won't play for too long since he's still not in top condition. It sounds like we'll have to just wait and see what happens right before kickoff.
