Scaloni fears that Messi will not be 100% physically fit for the World Cup

Faltando Less than 30 days until Mundo’s Copa start, Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, expresses concern about Lionel Messi’s physical state. The Argentine star left the field in Inter Miami’s 6-4 victory over Philadelphia Union, on Sunday, the 24th, with overload associated with muscle fatigue in his left thigh.

Scaloni gave an interview to the DSports channel and admitted his apprehension about the player’s recovery before the competition. The coach highlighted that the first medical examinations do not indicate a serious injury, but highlighted the importance of monitoring the athlete’s clinical evolution in the coming days.

Boletim Inter Miami’s doctor confirms muscle fatigue

Inter Miami’s medical department released an official statement regarding Messi’s condition after the match against Philadelphia Union. The assessment showed muscular overload associated with fatigue in the back of the left thigh, with no indication of serious structural injury.

Scaloni reported that he was awaiting the results of additional tests to confirm the first medical reports. The coach commented on the situation in an interview given days after the episode, reaffirming hope for the player’s recovery for Copa from Mundo.

Argentina faces injury crisis

Argentina doesn’t just suffer from Messi’s injury. Scaloni confirmed that several other players are recovering from physical problems before the competition:

• Emiliano Martínez (goalkeeper, Aston Villa) — broken ring finger on right hand
• Cristian Romero (defender, Tottenham) — ligament injury to right knee
• Nahuel Molina (right-back, Atlético of Madrid) — muscle injury
• Gonzalo Montiel (right-back, River Plate) — muscle injury
• Nico Paz (midfielder, Como) — knee injury
• Nicolás González (forward, Atlético from Madrid) — recovery from muscle injury

Scaloni reaffirmed that the top priority now is the rehabilitation of all injured athletes to ensure they arrive at Copa from Mundo in the best condition possible. The coach informed that none of the players mentioned will participate in the preparatory friendlies before the competition.

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Avaliação of athletes until June 2

The Argentine coach confirmed that all injured players will be re-evaluated until the announcement of the final call-up for Copa of Mundo. The communication to FIFA must be delivered by June 2, the deadline for confirming the squad.

Scaloni stated in an interview: “We all wished that Messi could join the national team in full form, but that is not the reality. The first news is not all bad. Agora we need to wait and see how he develops, awaiting the results of additional tests to see if they confirm the first medical reports.”

“Many players still need to fully recover. Nossa’s main priority now is their rehabilitation to ensure they reach Copa from Mundo in top form,” added the coach.

Argentine Estreia set for June 16

Argentina debuts at Grupo J against Argélia on June 16th at Kansas City. The second commitment will be against Áustria on June 22nd, in Arlington, Texas. The third and final game of the group stage takes place against Jordânia on June 27th, also at Arlington.

Scaloni hopes to have as many healthy players as possible during this early run of matches. Messi’s recovery in the coming weeks will be decisive for Argentina’s aspirations in the competition.