Lionel Messi To Undergo Kidney Tests

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Lionel Messi to undergo kidney tests . File Pic

Internet Desk : Lionel Messi to undergo tests for his kidney stones on Tuesday but expected to  be fit for the Valencia match on Wednesday. Messi has missed the Club World Cup Semifinal in December as he was suffering from severe renal colic.

Barcelona released a statement,” “FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will undergo several tests on Monday and Tuesday to assess the evolution of the kidney problems he suffered last December. Messi will return to his normal duties with the first team on Wednesday.”

Messi is admitted in the Dexeus University Hospital in the Barcelona where he will be treated with shock wave Lithotripsy. It is a procedure of breaking renal stones with minimum collateral damage.

Barcelona humiliated Valencia 7-0 in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey semifinal with both Messi and Suarez netting a hat-trick.  Barcelona will travel to Valencia for the Copa Del Rey semifinal second leg on Wednesday.