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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez was forced off the pitch in the first half against Athletic Bilbao with a calf injury. The Uruguay international asked to be substituted after picking up a muscle strain in his right leg. It’s the latest in a series of injury setbacks for Barcelona, after captain Lionel Messi was forced to miss the Catalans’ opening La Liga clash. Messi picked up a similar injury to Suarez in pre-season, and wasn’t risked by Barca boss Ernesto Valverde. Suarez was obviously in discomfort before asking to be replaced on 38 minutes. He received treatment on the sidelines before the decision was made to send on Rafael Alcantara in his place. The striker had the best chance of the half before being replaced. He seized upon a poor back pass from Unai Lopez, before striking the post. Suarez will be assessed after the match to reveal the full extent of the injury. If it’s a similar injury to Messi, Suarez could be out of action for at least a few weeks. Messi, meanwhile, missed Barcelona’s pre-season tour of the USA in early August with his injury. He was diagnosed with a Grade 1 calf strain, and wasn’t included in Valverde’s travelling squad …