BARCELONA have included Lionel Messi in their Champions League squad to face Inter Milan - despite the forward not being given the "medical all clear".
The 31-year-old broke his right arm little over two weeks ago during the 4-2 win against Sevilla on October 20, but could still feature against the Serie A side on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old recently returned to training just ten days after picking up the injurydespite initial fears he would miss three weeks of the campaign.
And Ernesto Valverde has selected him in his squad to face the Italians at the San Siro as Barca look to rack up their fourth win of Group B.
Messi's name was marked with an asterisk in the team list, with the Catalan club stating: "The player travels without the medical all clear."
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in fine form this season, netting 12 goals in as many games in all competitions - including five in the Champions League.
Barca have continued to impress in Messi's absence, notably beating Real Madrid 5-1 in El Clasico last week.
It has been reported that Manchester City were ready to sign Messi last season in a whopping 663million deal.
While Barcelona are looking at both David Luiz and Laurent Koscielny in the winter transfer window.
Valverde is desperate to bolster his backline with Samuel Umtiti currently injured.
Lionel Messi's son shows he is a fan of Ronaldo's Juventus by drawing him a picture of the club crest