Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has said he is unsure how long Lionel Messi will be sidelined for following his latest injury issue.
During Tuesday's match with Villarreal, Messi picked up a knock to his thigh in the first period and received treatment on the field. At half-time, the forward didn't emerge, prompting further fears over his fitness following an injury-ravaged start to the campaign for the Argentina international.
Barcelona will play Getafe on Saturday, and Messi is unlikely to be ready to take part.
Speaking on the eve of the game, Valverde said he isn't entirely sure how long his star man will be unavailable for, per Sport:
"I don't know how long he will be sidelined.