Henry & Iniesta Injury Worries For Barcelona

22 May 2009

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Barcelona have injury worries in the form of Thierry Henry and Andres Iniesta ahead of Wednesday's Champions League final against Manchester United.

Has been suffering with a ligament problem for three weeks and Iniesta injured his thigh two weeks ago.

Barca coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC: "I don't know if they will make it in time - we'll see on Monday or Tuesday. They have faith and the will to be there but it depends on their muscles."

Rafael Marquez is also injured and defenders Dani Alves and Eric Abidal are suspended. Lionel Messi is however fit and Guardiola believes Messi will prove better than United's Ronalso.

He said: "They are two great players but I'll stick with my player - I think he's the best."

Messi missed Barca's lat final against Arsenal three years ago through injury , He said: "I wasn't able to get on the pitch and enjoy the final in Paris but I have the opportunity now and it is something I'm very excited about - it's the biggest game of my life."

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