Lionel Messi will journey with the Argentina squad to Bolivia for his or her World Cup qualifier with a late choice to be made on his involvement after he underwent ‘precautionary exams’ following win over Ecuador

Lionel Messi is travelling with the Argentina squad to Bolivia for his or her World Cup qualifier, with a late choice to be remodeled whether or not he’ll begin the sport. 

The Inter Miami star was substituted within the 89th minute of Argentina’s 1-0 win in opposition to Ecuador on Thursday.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed after the sport that Messi had ‘felt one thing’ and had requested to be taken off.

Messi was subsequently seen leaving IMAXE medical centre on Saturday after present process precautionary exams. 

Nonetheless, Messi continues to be in competition to face Bolivia, with Scaloni saying {that a} choice will probably be made on Monday over whether or not he’ll characteristic. 

Lionel Messi is travelling to Bolivia with the Argentina squad, with a late choice to be made on his involvement

Messi scored the winner for Argentina in opposition to Ecuador however then needed to be substituted

Scaloni mentioned: ‘Messi goes to journey to Bolivia. At this time he skilled in another way, however there are nonetheless 2 days left till the sport and we’ll make the choice tomorrow whether or not he performs or not. The crew goes to be just like the one which performed in opposition to Ecuador.’ 

Messi stays a participant of key significance for Argentina, as evidenced by the truth that he scored the one purpose in opposition to Ecuador.

The 36-year-old has loved an excellent begin to his Inter Miami profession, scoring eleven targets in as many matches and offering 5 assists. He additionally helped the membership to win the Leagues Cup.

After securing victory of their opening World Cup qualifier, Argentina will probably be decided to take one other three factors in opposition to Bolivia. 

Messi is Argentina’s all-time main scorer with 104 targets, whereas he additionally has the very best quantity of appearances with 176.

Inter Miami will hope to have Messi again in motion for his or her recreation away to Atlanta subsequent weekend.

Inter Miami will hope to have the ability to name upon Messi after they face Atlanta subsequent weekend