Messi at risk of missing the quarter-finals of Copa America 2024

 Lionel Messi suffered a muscle injury in the recent match between Argentina and Chile. The striker’s problem is more serious than initially predicted and he may have to sit out the entire quarter-finals of Copa America 2024.

Last Wednesday, Argentina defeated great rival Chile 1-0, thereby officially winning an early ticket to the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals. However, they had to pay a big price when captain Lionel Messi was injured. muscle.

Lionel Messi is currently injured.

Lionel Messi played the full 90 minutes against Chile, but had to be repeatedly massaged by the doctors. The 37-year-old striker also barely accelerated in the final stages of the match.

Initially, Argentine media said Messi only had a muscle strain and did not need to take time off. The Inter Miami star will be rested by coach Scaloni in the final match in the group stage, against Peru tomorrow, to recover his physical strength.

However, Messi’s problem is more complicated than initially predicted and the striker will likely miss the upcoming 2024 Copa America quarter-finals. Famous Argentinian reporter Paradizo said: “Every day that passes, what we know about Messi’s injury becomes more and more negative. I can tell everyone frankly that Messi may be absent in the quarterfinals.”

“Currently, Messi’s ability to play is still open. However, many people believe that if Messi tries to play in the quarterfinals, the injury will become more serious. The best option is to let him rest for the semi-finals.”

“In the dressing room, Messi was quite sad and disappointed because of his problem. He has been released from the camp and is resting at home. He will return to the team tomorrow.”

The 2024 Copa America quarter-finals will begin on July 4, while the semi-finals will take place 5 days later. Messi will have to race against time to recover in time for these matches.