Lionel Messi discusses his injury concerns ahead of Argentina's opening match in the World Cup against Saudi Arabia
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Argentina have suffered an injury scare in the build-up to its FIFA World Cup 2022 opener? Is record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi fit to start for Argentina in their tournament opener? The Argentine goal machine has answered the buzzing question about his availability prior to Argentina's tournament opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Former world champions Argentina will meet the second lowest-ranked team in their Group C opener at Qatar's Lusail Stadium on Wednesday.
As the FIFA World Cup 2022 approaches, Argentina has faced an injury scare in the lead-up to their opening match. Fans are eagerly anticipating whether record-time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi, will be fit to start for Argentina in their tournament opener against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. In a press conference, the Argentine goal machine addressed concerns about his availability ahead of the match. Argentina, who are former world champions, will face off against the second lowest-ranked team in Group C at Qatar's Lusail Stadium on Wednesday.
Messi Dismisses Fitness Concerns Ahead of World Cup Opener Against Saudi Arabia
During the traditional pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Lionel Messi spoke with reporters and addressed reports that questioned his fitness, following rumors that he had missed training in Qatar. The Paris Saint Germain (PSG) star dismissed such claims about carrying an ankle injury and asserted that he is ready to lead Argentina in their World Cup 2022 opener against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
On the eve of Argentina's World Cup opener, Messi spoke with reporters and reassured them about his fitness. He denied any rumors about having to miss parts of training and clarified that the measures taken were merely precautions. "I have no issues whatsoever," he stated. "Nothing strange or out of the ordinary."
Messi on his Training Routine and Last Opportunity at World Cup
Messi also shared that he had not made any significant changes to his training routine. "I haven't done anything different, I just took care of myself. I have worked as I have done throughout my entire career," he said. He acknowledged that this World Cup is a significant moment, possibly his last, and expressed his determination to make his dream and the dreams of the Argentine people a reality. "This is a special moment, most likely my last World Cup. My last opportunity to make my dream, our dream a reality," Messi added.
