Ernesto Valverde has admitted that Lionel Messi's injury during Barcelona's 4-2 win over Sevilla at the Nou Camp comes as a huge blow to his team.
Heading into the game, Barcelona hadn't won any of their last four La Liga matches, however they certainly didn't look like a team struggling for form early on as Philippe Coutinho put the hosts 1-0 up in superb fashion with Lionel Messi doubling Barca's lead after just 12 minutes.
There was then a moment of concern for the Catalans when Messi landed awkwardly on his arm and despite attempting to continue, he was substituted just 26 minutes into the game with his arm heavily wrapped.