Lionel Messi has flown back to Barcelona and will take part in training ahead of this weekend’s home game against Elche, the Guardian reports. Coach Gerardo Martinosuggested that the Argentine could see some playing time on Sunday, and he could also play in the Copa del Rey clash against Getafe next Wednesday in the hope that he could be fully fit forBarca’s crucial top-of-the-standings clash with Atletico Madrid on Jan. 11.

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