Argentina coach Scaloni encouraged by news on Messi injury
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed optimism regarding Lionel Messi's injury, stating that the initial news is encouraging. Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after leaving a recent match early. The team is awaiting further tests to confirm the diagnosis as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
- ▪Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring.
- ▪Scaloni hopes further examinations will confirm the initial diagnosis.
- ▪Argentina's World Cup campaign begins on June 16 against Algeria.
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