Argentina coach gives update on Messi's injury.

TPO - Coach Lionel Scaloni admits that Lionel Messi is unlikely to be 100% fit for the 2026 World Cup. Argentina is doing everything possible to ensure Messi and other key players recover in time for the upcoming major tournament.

"The initial updates weren't too bad. Now we're waiting to see how his condition progresses, waiting for the results of more in-depth tests to see if they match the initial medical reports," the Argentina coach said about Messi's condition.

"We all hope Messi can join the national team in full fitness, but that's not the reality. It's not just him; many players haven't fully recovered from injuries. Our top priority now is their recovery process to ensure everyone is in top form for the 2026 World Cup," Coach Scaloni affirmed.

Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with hamstring inflammation. This is much better news than the initial concerns that Leo might have a torn thigh muscle. With a hamstring injury, Messi needs at least two weeks to fully recover, followed by a few more days of training to regain his form. The World Cup will start in almost three weeks, exactly the same amount of time El Pulga needs to recover.

Coach Scaloni is facing a headache due to numerous injuries and fitness issues in the Argentina national team. Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez broke his right ring finger during warm-up before the Europa League final. Coach Scaloni has announced that he will do everything possible to help Martinez recover. More worrying is the condition of Tottenham's captain, Cristian Romero, who is racing against time to recover from a sprained ligament in his right knee.

Problems continue to arise on both flanks as Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid) and Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate) are both recovering from muscle injuries. Como midfielder Nico Paz missed the final Serie A game due to a knee injury. Another prominent midfielder, Nicolas Gonzalez, is in the final stages of recovery from a muscle tear.

Coach Scaloni is more interested in Messi than anyone else. The superstar born in 1987 will not play for Inter Miami until the 2026 World Cup begins in order to focus on recovering from injury. Leo will miss Argentina's two friendly matches against Honduras and Iceland as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

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