Borussia Monchengladbach's surprising message for Lionel Messi

Borussia Monchengladbach's surprising message for Lionel Messi

The German club have reacted to the news that Messi will miss next week's Champions League game

Borussia Monchengladbach, Barcelona's next rival in the group stage of the Champions League, uploaded a curious message on social media on Thursday. The message is directed at Lionel Messi, Barça's Argentine star who was injured in Wednesday's draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga

It's an injury which, among other games, will see Messi miss next week's trip to Germany to play Monchengladbach. It's an absence which, judging by the message, has disappointed the Germans. 

The Bundesliga club have wanted to send a message of support to the 29-year-old, wishing him a quick recovery: "What a shame! We would have loved to have you on Wednesday with @FCBarcelona and to see you at BORUSSIA-PARK. Get well soon, Lionel Messi #UCL #BMGFCB," their communication department wrote in German on their Twitter account. 

It's a message worth highligting as these type of touches aren't often seen in European football -- and even less so in Spanish football. It's a nice detail from Monchengladbach, who lost their opening game in this season's Champions League to Manchester City. 

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