Lionel Messi has been included in Argentina’s squad for the upcoming South American World Cup qualifiers despite his recent struggles with injury at his club, Inter Miami.
Messi missed Inter Miami’s recent game due to fitness issues and has played only 37 minutes for the club since early September.
Argentina is set to host Paraguay on October 12 and then travel to play Peru in CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The 36-year-old captain of the Argentine national team played and scored in their victory against Ecuador on September 7 but requested to be substituted in the final minutes. He then missed the following game against Bolivia due to his physical condition.
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Messi’s injury concerns have been attributed to “muscle fatigue” and “scars” from an old injury by Miami’s coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino. Despite his absence, Inter Miami has struggled in recent matches.
Martino indicated that Messi is improving and getting closer to playing again, leaving hope that the football legend will be back in action soon. In addition to Messi, Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has been included in Argentina’s squad for the upcoming qualifiers.
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