Lionel Messi
Inter MiamiRW (CF)
Playmaking Forward
Jun 24, 1987 (38)
Left
5'7"
148 lb
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Unused from bench
Messi (hamstring) was unused from the bench in Saturday's 2-0 win over Honduras.
Analysis: Messi was on the team sheet Saturday but was not given a chance to feature, as the attacker remained on the sidelines for the full 90. This brings more optimism to his health for the opener after he also returned to full team training, even though he didn't play, as he at least traveled with the team and is likely being used cautiously. That said, he should still be slated to start in their World Cup opener as he looks to make Argentina back-to-back World Cup champions.
Suffers potential injury Sunday
Messi provided two assists but subbed off due to an apparent discomfort during Sunday's 6-4 win over Philadelphia Union, per reporter Franco Panizo.
Analysis: Messi put in yet another impressive playmaking performance, setting up his side's first and third goals, but he finished with an apparent muscular pain in the left leg and didn't want to take any risk, leaving the field in the 73rd minute. This issue is now a concern for the Argentinian national team, with their World Cup opener coming on June 16. The veteran forward will hope to avoid a major problem, but his status will be monitored in the coming days. If Messi is not fit to start in the international tournament, the Albicelestes could use other offensive options such as Nico Paz and Giuliano Simeone.
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