Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a minor injury. The Argentine superstar suffered a muscle strain in his left adductor during Inter Miami’s recent MLS match against Atlanta United. Despite playing the entire 90 minutes and scoring a goal, Messi showed signs of pain after taking a powerful left-footed shot.
The injury was confirmed after an MRI scan, which revealed a small tear in his left adductor muscle. As a result, Messi won’t be joining the Argentina squad for their crucial World Cup qualifiers. This is a significant blow for coach Lionel Scaloni, who will have to reorganize his team without their captain and offensive leader.
Argentina is currently leading the CONMEBOL standings, but Messi’s absence could impact their chances against Uruguay and Brazil ¹ ². The team will rely on other players to step up, with potential replacements including Julián Alvarez, Nico González, and Thiago Almada.
