Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to injury.
Argentina’s preparations for their upcoming CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers have taken a significant hit, as Messi will be unavailable for the matches. The Argentine star is dealing with a minor adductor injury, which he sustained during Inter Miami’s recent MLS match against Atlanta United.
An MRI after the match revealed the extent of the injury, putting Messi’s inclusion in the national team in doubt, according to ESPN Argentina.
Messi’s potential absence is a major blow for Argentina, who currently sit at the top of the CONMEBOL standings. The team is already without Paulo Dybala, who was diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus tendon in his left thigh after undergoing tests on Monday. Dybala is expected to be sidelined for at least a month, ruling him out of both World Cup qualifiers.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni will need to adjust his attacking strategy for the matches. Fans were eagerly anticipating the clash against Brazil, and Messi’s absence would be a huge disappointment.
