The Argentina national team and its fans can breathe a sigh of relief: star forward Lionel Messi has avoided a serious injury three weeks before the start of the World Cup. Inter Miami reported that initial medical examinations revealed a strain in the player's left hamstring. This is according to Goal.com reports .
The 38-year-old's return to the pitch will depend on his clinical and functional recovery process. According to Argentina's La Nación and other media outlets, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner will need approximately ten days to recover.
In the final match before the MLS break, Inter Miami defeated Philadelphia Union 6-4. In the 73rd minute of the game, Lionel Messi unexpectedly signaled for a substitution while clutching his left thigh and left the pitch.
"He was very tired. The pitch was heavy, so we decided to substitute him to avoid excessive fatigue and risk," explained Miami's Argentine coach, Guillermo Hoyos.
The reigning world champions' opening match of the tournament will take place on June 16 in Kansas City against Algeria. Argentina has not yet announced its final squad, and Lionel Messi, who is turning 39, has not yet made a final decision regarding his participation in his sixth World Cup.
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