After the meeting between Argentina and Paraguay, Lionel Messi admitted to having been a little restrained due to his injury.
This is news that should reassure fans of theArgentina team, Lionel Messi played again for the second time in a row. Absent for four consecutive matches with theInterMiami due to “muscle fatigue”, the seven-time Ballon d’Or came on as a substitute in Miami’s defeat against Cincinnati and played 36 minutes.
Messi feared
Substitute at kick-off of the match between Albiceleste and Paraguay on the night of Thursday to Friday, the former Parisian replaced Julian Alvarez in the 53rd minute while his team led 1-0. The 36-year-old could even have doubled the lead but saw his free kick end up on the opposing goalkeeper’s post, his direct corner hit the crossbar. At the end of the match, he spoke about his state of health and his apprehension before playing again. “At first I was half scared. I wasn’t completely relaxed.”simply confided La Pulga in remarks relayed by the Daily Mail.
🇦🇷🗣️ Leo Messi: “I decided to take the free-kick towards the goalkeeper’s post because I saw that side was empty.” pic.twitter.com/wPQz00Kpus
— Barça Worldwide (@BarcaWorldwide) October 13, 2023
Messi will once again have the opportunity to play, perhaps as a starter, against Peru during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
