Lionel Messi does NOT have muscle problems

According to Cadena COPE Lionel Messi has been playing poorly in the past few weeks because of muscle problems.

However, FC Barcelona have told SPORT categorically that "Messi is fine" and that is not an issue.

It is true, however, that he is not in his best moment when it comes to form.

Messi's own lapse has also coincided, or inspired, Barcelona's own run of bad results. 

They have thrown away a huge lead in the league and also been knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid, scuppering hopes for a double treble. 

Now they must concentrate on the league once more, as well as the Copa del Rey final.