Barcelona's Lionel Messi throws a soda bottle during an open training session at Mini stadium in Barcelona January 3, 2014. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino
Jan 4 - Lionel Messi is showing lethal form in training that suggests he will be back to his best soon although he will not feature in Sunday's clash with Elche, Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino said.
The Argentine has had three training sessions in Barcelona since returning from his recovery programme in Buenos Aires and Rosario and scored a hat-trick in a practice game on Friday.
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