Lionel Messi Excluded from Argentina’s World Cup Qualifiers Against Uruguay and Brazil Due to Injury Concerns
Lionel Messi Excluded from Argentina’s World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina’s footballing maestro Lionel Messi will not feature in the national team’s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Uruguay and Brazil. The announcement was made by coach Lionel Scaloni, leaving fans and media speculating about the reasons behind Messi’s absence.
Despite being named in the initial 33-man provisional squad, Messi did not make the final cut, raising concerns among supporters. Argentine media reports suggest he is suffering from a sore left thigh, which he sustained during Inter Miami’s recent 2-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS). Messi played the full 90 minutes in that match, scoring the opening goal, but fitness concerns have lingered.
Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano addressed the issue, emphasizing the team’s cautious approach to managing Messi’s fitness. “We tried to take away from the overload Messi had, so that it wouldn’t go further than that. Luckily, we were able to control it and that it didn’t turn into an injury,” Mascherano stated. He also mentioned the close communication between Inter Miami’s medical staff and Argentina’s doctors regarding Messi’s condition.
Argentina, currently leading the South American standings with 25 points from 12 matches, will face second-placed Uruguay on Friday, followed by a home match against fifth-placed Brazil at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires four days later.
Moreover, Messi’s absence isn’t the only blow for the Argentine squad, as Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Montiel, and Giovani Lo Celso are also set to miss these crucial fixtures.
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Stay tuned for more updates on Messi and the Argentine national team as they navigate these important qualifiers!
