In preparation for Argentina’s World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia, Lionel Messi is traveling with the team; however, it is unclear at this time whether he will start.
The 89th minute of Thursday’s 1-0 victory for Argentina over Ecuador saw the Inter Miami star replaced.
After the game, Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni said that Messi had ‘felt something’ and requested to leave the field.
After having preventative testing, Messi was subsequently observed exiting the IMAXE medical center on Saturday.
Messi, though, is still a possibility to play against Bolivia; according to Scaloni, a decision regarding his participation will be made on Monday.
Lionel Messi is traveling to Bolivia with the Argentina squad, with a late decision to be made on his involvement
Messi scored the winner for Argentina against Ecuador but then had to be substituted
After having preventative testing, Messi was subsequently observed exiting the IMAXE medical center on Saturday.
Messi, though, is still a possibility to play against Bolivia; according to Scaloni, a decision regarding his participation will be made on Monday.
The 36-year-old has had an outstanding debut with Inter Miami, tallying eleven goals in as many games while dishing out five assists. He also contributed to the club’s League Cup victory.
Argentina will be focused on earning three points against Bolivia after winning their first World Cup qualifying match.
With 104 goals and 176 appearances, Messi holds the record for most goals scored in Argentina’s history.
Inter Miami will hope to be able to call upon Messi when they face Atlanta next weekend
For Inter Miami’s game against Atlanta on the road the following weekend, Messi will ideally be back in play.