Lionel Messi will skip Argentina’s last Copa America group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury.
Lionel Messi will skip Argentina's last Copa América group match against Peru on Saturday because of a right leg injury. Messi hurt his leg in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Chile on Tuesday that clinched a quarterfinal berth for the defending champions. The Argentina superstar received treatment on his right thigh area after getting kicked by Chile defender Gabriel Suazo in the 24th minute, but he remained in the game.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni did not attend Friday's news conference after being suspended for Saturday's match in Miami Gardens, Florida, after his team was late returning for the second half in its previous two Copa América matches. Messi has battled injuries since joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami last season, and Miami head coach Tata Martino and the team have been tasked with prioritizing his health amid a packed schedule.
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