Messi may miss Argentina's World Cup clash against Bolivia

By  India Blooms News Service   Sep 11, 2023

Argentinas World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi could miss his teams qualifier clash against Bolivia on Tuesday due to fatigue.

The 36-year-old was substituted late in Argentinas 1-0 home victory over Ecuador on Thursday and underwent precautionary exams early on Friday, head coach Lionel Scaloni said.

While the results cleared Messi of any injury, Scaloni and his backroom staff are concerned by the forwards heavy recent workload, according to media reports in the South American country.

Messi has played 12 games in the past 48 days, having barely rested since joining Inter Miami on a free transfer in mid-July.

Newspaper Ole reported that Scaloni is considering several changes to his starting lineup for Tuesdays match in the belief that younger players will better cope with La Pazs 3,600-meter altitude.

(With UNI inputs)