Lionel Messi’s injury was more severe than expected and left open the possibility of attending the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals with the Argentina team.
Messi missed Argentina’s training session on the afternoon of June 27. According to Argentine media, defending champions Argentina practiced at the Miami International University sports field without Messi.
The 37-year-old striker suffered a thigh injury in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Chile in the second match of Group A of the 2024 Copa America .
Messi will definitely miss the final match against Peru. He revealed that he had to play with discomfort in his hamstring in the match against Chile.
After the match, the Argentina captain shared about the injury: “I felt a little discomfort in my right hamstring at the start of the match. It was very stressful, but I forced myself to compete. I will meet with the health department and hope everything is not too much trouble.”
However, according to the latest update from journalist Paradizo (Argentina): “Messi’s injury situation is becoming increasingly pessimistic. Messi playing in the quarterfinals of Copa America 2024 could be at risk. Forcing yourself to return to play too soon could make your injury more complicated.”
Journalist Paradizo also said that Lionel Messi has now left the Argentine camp to return home and will return tomorrow.
Argentina is leading Group A Copa America 2024 with 6 points.
