Martino 'not optimistic' over Neymar return

The Brazilian damaged the fourth metatarsal in his left foot during Wednesday's Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Madrid, with the club confirming he could be out for up to four weeks.

With Barca's last game of the season - a potential La Liga title-decider at Atletico Madrid - in four weeks' time, the Argentinian is not convinced that Neymar will be able to return, while Carles Puyol will not face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as he continues to struggle with a knee injury.

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