Will Lionel Messi return for Argentina’s friendly match against Iceland? Latest injury update, health status, training reports, and more
Lionel Messi has been focusing on his recovery from muscle fatigue and an overload in his left hamstring after he injured himself on 24th May during an MLS match with Inter Miami.With Argentina gearing up for its second friendly match against Iceland and its first match in the World Cup 2026 against Algeria, Lionel Messi’s health has sparked major concern among fans.
Will Lionel Messi bounce back on the field for the second friendly match against Iceland on Tuesday?
Yes, as per reports, the star player Lionel Messi is expected to play some minutes in the upcoming friendly match against Iceland.Back on Friday, the World Cup winning coach, Lionel Scaloni, opened up about Lionel Messi’s health.Lionel Scaloni said, “Leo is doing well…The injury is the past. Leo is working very well in training and he can get minutes already in the friendlies…”He added, “He may be part of the friendly matches, getting some minutes in these two friendlies.”The World Cup winning coach continued, “We’ll see if it’s the one tomorrow or the next one. But he’s doing a lot better and that gives us tranquility.”While Lionel Messi did miss the first friendly match against Honduras yesterday, at this point in time, he is scheduled to bounce back on the field for the friendly match against Iceland at the Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama.
What really happened to Lionel Messi at the Inter Miami’s win over the Philadelphia Union in MLS?
Back on 24th May, as the Inter Miami won, Lionel Messi looked pretty comfortable on the field as he was spotted asking to come off in the 72nd minute.As per reports, the star player felt a lot of discomfort in his thigh, which sparked panic among fans.However, as per reports, medical tests have revealed that Lionel Messi has not sustained any serious injury and it was only muscular overload and fatigue in the star player’s left hamstring.Since then, Lionel Messi has focused solely on recovery as he has even trained with his team.For now, all eyes remain on the legend as many are expecting him to bounce back on the field soon.
