article: Lionel Messi has recovered from his injured foot and should be fit to start Sunday's La Liga match with Celta Vigo. The Argentina forward sat out both of his country's friendlies against El Salvador and Ecuador over the international break but, after arriving back in Barcelona on Thursday, was able to do some light running and stretching in training. Messi is ahead of schedule in his recovery and a statement on the club's website read: 'The inflammation of Messi's foot has improved and the player will attempt to join the rest of the internationals tomorrow.' Lionel Messi waves to fans during a light training session at Barcelona on Thursday . Messi had a light training session alongside compatriot Javier Mascherano as he recovers from foot injury . The pair returned to the Barcelona training ground on Thursday, 24 hours ahead of schedule . Messi and Mascherano stretch off during Thursday's training session, with Celta Vigo ahead on Sunday . April 5 Celta Vigo (A) April 8 Almeria (H) April 11 Sevilla (A) April 15 Paris Saint-Germain (A) Champions League Quarter-final, first leg . April 18 Valencia (H) April 21 Paris Saint-Germain (H) Champions League Quarter-final, second leg . The 27-year-old, who is the La Liga top goalscorer with 32 goals, sustained the blow to his right foot in last month's 'Clasico' win over Real Madrid. He trained alongside his compatriot Javier Mascherano on Thursday and both are expected to rejoin the rest of the squad in a more intense session on Friday. Barcelona's 2-1 success stretched their lead over their arch-rivals to four points with 10 matches remaining. Real host Granada on Sunday, seeking to recover from a poor run of three defeats in four across all competitions. Coach Luis Enrique will be making his first return to the Balaidos Stadium where he guided Celta to a respectable ninth-place finish last season. And there is evidence that Enrique's legacy has lasted, with the team currently in 10th, having recorded some surprise results this season, including a 1-0 win at the Nou Camp back in November. Neymar runs with the ball during Barcelona's training, closely watched by Xavi . Marc Bartra and Neymar during Barcelona's training session ahead of Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo . Thomas Vermaelen and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are put through their paces at the Ciutat Esportiva . They have also taken four points off defending champions Atletico Madrid this season - winning 2-0 at home and drawing 2-2 away. With their formidable attacking trio of Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez in top form, Barca have every chance of winning the Treble of league, Copa del Rey and Champions League. They face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final and have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the last eight of the Champions League. Barcelona in training ahead of Sunday's visit to Celta Vigo, where they will aim to extend their four-point lead . Barcelona currently enjoy a four-point advantage over Real Madrid at the La Liga summit . Defender Gerard Pique said he has enjoyed watching the explosive forward line from the back this season. 'I think the team still has the same philosophy but we have a lot of options,' Pique said. 'With the three great players we have up front, we haven't had to change the way we play but we do deliver a lot of balls to them because we know they will create scoring chances. 'We still dominate games. The style and philosophy remain the same. Barca always has to be the team that takes the initiative.'
highlights: Messi completed a light training session at Barcelona on Thursday .
  He has almost recovered from a foot injury sustained in Clasico with Real .
  Argentina star sat out friendly matches with El Salvador and Ecuador .
  Barcelona hoping to maintain La Liga lead against Celta Vigo .
  Luis Enrique's team remain on course for the Treble .
prediction: Lionel Messi has recovered from his injured foot and should be fit to start Sunday' s La Liga match with Celta Vigo 
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