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Lionel Messi and Neymar will not be joining Barcelona on their tour of the United States this month, the club announced on Friday. They are among five players who played in the Copa America earlier this summer and have yet to begin training ahead of the upcoming season. Claudio Bravo, Javier Mascherano, Dani Alves will also skip the three-match International Champions Cup, which starts against the LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, followed by games against Premier League clubs Manchester United and Chelsea. It is the second time this year that American fans will miss the chance to watch Messi, who also sat out two Argentina friendlies in March with a foot injury. New Barcelona signings Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal will both be on the 24-man squad. Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Jordi Masip, Jose Suarez Defenders: Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra, Douglas, Jordi Alba, Adriano, Thomas Vermaelen, Jeremy Mathieu Midfielders: Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Andres Iniesta, Rafinha, Sergi Roberto, Arda Turan, Aleix Vidal, Alen Halilovic, Sergi Samper, Gerard Gumbau Forwards: Pedro, Luis Suarez, Sandro, Munir El Haddadi
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