Barcelona Injury Update: Lionel Messi's Dembélé Out for 2 Rounds Due to Muscle Strain

Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembélé are both out injured, according to the latest injury update from Barcelona.

Messi suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's La Liga match against Real Sociedad, which forced him off the pitch with just under half an hour remaining. He is expected to be out for two rounds of the Copa del Rey and the rest of the season, depending on his recovery.

Dembélé also sustained an ankle injury in the same match and will be out for at least two weeks. The French forward has been a key player for Barcelona this season and has scored seven goals in 16 appearances.

The injuries come as a setback for Barcelona, who are currently sixth in the La Liga table and have already missed out on a top-four finish. With Messi and Dembélé out for so long, it remains to be seen how the team will cope without their star players. However, the team will need to find ways to manage the absence of such important players while they recover.