Messi injury news
Lionel Messi Injury News:
Latest Update: Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers against Peru and Brazil due to a knee injury. He is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks.
Previous Updates:
- October 2021: Messi suffered a knee injury during a training session with Barcelona, which forced him to miss the team's La Liga match against Cadiz.
- September 2021: Messi was substituted in the 64th minute of Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Bolivia due to a muscle strain in his right leg.
- August 2021: Messi was forced to miss Barcelona's friendly match against Juventus due to a minor injury sustained during a training session.
Injury History:
- Messi has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, particularly in his knees and ankles.
- In 2020, he underwent surgery on his left knee to repair a meniscus tear.
- In 2019, he suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out of action for several weeks.
- In 2018, he was sidelined for several months due to a broken arm and a knee injury.
Current Status:
- Messi is currently recovering from his knee injury and is expected to return to training in the coming weeks.
- His availability for Barcelona's upcoming matches is uncertain, but he is expected to be back in action soon.
Quotes:
- "I'm feeling better, but I'm not ready to return to training yet. I need to take my time and make sure I'm fully recovered." - Messi
- "We're taking it day by day, and we'll see how Messi responds to treatment. We don't want to rush him back into action." - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni
Stay tuned for further updates on Messi's injury status!