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Most managers would be delighted at the prospect at not having to face Lionel Messi, but Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he is disappointed that his side will not have to deal with the Fifa Ballon d’Or winner on Tuesday night.
A thigh injury means that Messi will not play at Parkhead when Barcelona take on the Hoops in the Champions League.
The Argentinian’s absence raises the prospect of the Hoops repeating last season’s feat when they defeated the Catalan giants 2-1 last November.
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