Barcelona double injury blow with Aguero and Lenglet ruled out of Juventus game but Coutinho returns after eight months

WHEN it rains it pours for Barcelona.

The LaLiga giants are already trying to come to terms with icon Lionel Messi’s shock exit – now they face the possibility of beginning their campaign next weekend without two other first team stars too.

The Catalans face off against Juventus in a preseason friendly in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday evening.

And new signing Sergio Aguero and France international Clement Lenglet have been ruled out of the clash with the Serie A side.

Aguero is said to be nursing a calf complaint, while Lenglet is suffering from discomfort in his knee.

However, there was some good news for Barca fans on the team news front.

Brazilian Philippe Coutinho was named in the squad for the first time since December 20.

The ex-Liverpool star suffered a serious knee injury against Eibar last season and underwent surgery.

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But now he’s back to full fitness and ready for the season ahead, even if it might be away from the Nou Camp.

According to reports, the playmaker is being eyed up by a number if Premier League clubs.

Wolves have emerged as the surprise favourites for his signature, while the likes of Tottenham, Leicester and Everton are also said to be interested.

Barca shocked world football this week when they revealed six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi is leaving his boyhood club after 21 years.

Messi, 34, is understood to be nearing a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain.

He bid goodbye to fans and team-mates in an emotional press conference on Sunday.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk