Lionel Messi Injury Update: Another Rough Tackle in Copa America
Update
Football
June 27th, 2024
Lionel Messi’s magic on the pitch for Argentina in the Copa America comes with a price – his vulnerability to rough tackles. This South American tournament is known for its intense style of play, and Messi’s brilliance often makes him a target for opposing defenders.
A recent incident in Argentina’s clash against Chile has reignited concerns about a potential Lionel Messi injury. In the 24th minute, Chilean defender Gabriel Suazo delivered a strong challenge that left Messi needing medical attention. While Messi managed to continue playing after receiving treatment, his post-match comments hinted at lingering discomfort.
🚨 Lionel Messi admits the injury he suffered against Chile 😨 #copaamerica2024 🎥 @nachogarciad pic.twitter.com/k28jAXAaFg
— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) June 26, 2024
“I didn’t feel completely loose,” Messi admitted in the mixed zone, “I was thinking too much about my leg and we’ll see how it goes these days.” These words suggest a possible rest for Messi in Argentina’s final group stage match against Peru, especially considering their qualification for the quarterfinals has already been secured.
This is not the first time an injury on Lionel Messi scare has emerged during the Copa America. Earlier, a forceful tackle by Canada’s Moise Bombito in the opening match sparked outrage over player safety and fair play.
🚨 Official: Lionel Messi is out from Argentina games against El Salvador and Costa Rica.“The captain Lionel Messi, will not be able to be in the squad for the friendlies in USA due to a minor injury he suffered in his team’s match against Nashville”. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/2exwbiGz0N
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 18, 2024
With Argentina aiming to reclaim the Copa America title, Messi’s fitness is a top priority. His absence, even for a single match, could disrupt their attacking flow and overall rhythm. The coming days will be crucial in determining Messi’s availability and Argentina’s strategy for managing their star player.
Football fans around the globe wait anxiously, hoping Messi recovers in time to lead Argentina on their quest for Copa America glory.
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