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Lionel Messi already off crutches, set to start recovery process

The Barcelona superstar completed the first of his eight-week absence, which was basically rest along with very light work with team doctors. Now things start for real.

According to reports from Spain, the Argentinean is already off his crutches and will begin his two-week program of physiotherapy, which is the most vital part of the process. If he does well at this part of recovery, his ligament could heal faster and the latter parts of his rehab program will go quicker than expected, which could speed his return.

Now he will progress to more intensive physiotherapy work.