Lionel Messi Not Playing For 8 Weeks (TWEETS)

Following the injury of Lionel Messi and his mandatory hiatus from soccer, fans and teammates are not happy. Messi who suffered ligament damage to his left knee will not be playing for six to eight weeks.

Messi first complained of trouble with his left knee, according to FBC Barcelona, and he was taken out of the game between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas and substituted with Munir El Haddadi during the first 10 minutes of the game. This injury was sustained after Messi struck the ball and was blocked by Pablo Bigas, according to USA Today Sports.

Described by ESPNFC as a problem solver and someone who scares other teams shows the dilemma with Messi being out for up to 8 weeks. Messi is even described as a person with a winning mentality that is absolutely essential to his ability to win games. His absence would cause him to miss four Champions League group stage games, as well as the El Clásico against Real Madrid on Nov. 22. Fans have taken to Twitter to express their disdain with memes and messages regarding the situation. "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" Twitter user Otro Triplete replied to the news of Messi's injuries.

"@FCBarcelona Leo take my leg," Luyene tweeted. The fact is clear that the Messi is wanted on the field.

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Lionel Messi, Barcelona, Injury, Madrid, Espn, Soccer, Pain, November
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