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- Messi will not be part of Argentina's national team roster for the forthcoming matches scheduled in March.
- Argentina won't have their key player available for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay.
- Inter Miami has announced that the 37-year-old player has been dealing with a minor muscle strain after recent medical assessments.
Argentina's team list for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay does not include Lionel Messi, as revealed in the last set of selections made public on Monday.
The ex-Barcelona forward scored an impressive goal as Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 2-1 in the MLS on Sunday.
Argentina, who currently lead the CONMEBOL qualifiers with 25 points from 12 matches, are set to go up against second-place Uruguay this Friday.
On March 25th, Argentina will host Brazil, which will have to play without forward Neymar. After more than a year away from international duty, Neymar had hoped to make his comeback but is now sidelined due to a muscle injury.
Why Messi Was Removed From Argentina's Team
Fabrizio Romano states that Messi is not part of Argentina's team because he has a slight muscle strain.
AfterInterMiami won againstAtlantaUnited, with him scoring a goal during the match but feeling some discomfort afterward, tests showed a minor muscle strain in his inner thigh region.
Consequently, Messi will stay in the United States for recovery purposes and will not take part in these qualifiers.
Leo Messi underwent an examination this morning following yesterday’s match against Atlanta United. The test revealed a minor muscle strain in his adductor region, which means he will not be able to participate in games for Argentina.
The Argentina provisional squad
Argentina's team list for the approaching World Cup qualifier matches includes both well-known veterans and rising newcomers.
For the goalkeeper position, Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa, Gerónimo Rulli from Olympique de Marseille, and Walter Benítez from PSV Eindhoven are listed.
The defense comprises Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid, Gonzalo Montiel of River Plate, Nicolas Otamendi at Benfica, and several others.
In the midfield, crucial players include Leandro Paredes from Roma, Enzo Fernández at Chelsea, and Rodrigo de Paul with Atletico Madrid.
In the attack, Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Julián Álvarez (Manchester City), and Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) lead the charge.
Several young talents such as Nicolás Paz (Como) and Claudio Echeverri (Manchester City) have been brought into the squad, providing new choices for the team.
What next for Messi?
Argentina will play against Uruguay and Brazil in their upcoming World Cup qualifier games without their key player Messi.
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In the meantime, Inter Miami gets a break during Matchday 5 and will be back on the field on March 29 for their game against the Philadelphia Union in the MLS.
Paredes reveals the reasons behind Messi cutting off contact for three months
.co.ke Earlier, we covered Leandro Paredes' tale, detailing why Messi chose not to speak with him for three months.
In a UEFA Champions League game between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, Paredes made some remarks to his teammates which inadvertently caught Messi's attention.
Mistakenly believing the comment was directed at him, Messi experienced some friction with the other player as a result.
