Lionel Messi to miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers v Brazil and Uruguay
- The Inter Miami star reportedly has a thigh injury
- Garnacho, Etcheverri also left off final squad
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to an apparent muscle injury. The 37-year-old was not included in the 25-man squad announced on Monday by coach Lionel Scaloni.
Argentinian media reported Messi suffered a sore left thigh on Sunday during Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United. However, the Argentinian Football Association did not disclose the reason for his absence.