Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has expressed concern about the fitness of several La Albiceleste players, including captain Lionel Messi
Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has expressed concern about the fitness of several La Albiceleste players, including captain Lionel Messi, as he prepares to finalize his 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The injury scare began when Lionel Messi requested a substitution in the 73rd minute during Inter Miami CF’s 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union, sparking widespread concern over his participation in the upcoming summer tournament. Inter Miami later issued a medical update clarifying the severity of the issue: Following additional medical examinations conducted this Monday, the preliminary diagnosis suggests an overload related to muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. The timeline for his return to physical activity will be contingent upon his clinical and functional recovery.” Speaking on Messi's condition in an interview with DSports, Scaloni offered a cautious but hopeful outlook. “The initial updates are not entirely negative; we must wait to ...