Argentina National Team’s coach Lionel Scaloni explained the reason for not taking Messi to the squad of the 2022 FIFA World Cup South American Qualifiers, which they will play tomorrow against Chile and on February 2 against Colombia.
Scaloni, who held a press conference, stated that they spoke with Messi on the phone and said, “I would love to have Messi here with us. But he told me that the Kovid-19 disease process was very difficult. His recovery is more important than anything else, so your best option is the national team. I decided it was time to rest by staying at the club during the games.” used the phrases.
Messi, who was announced to have caught Kovid-19 on January 2, was able to stay on the field for only 27 minutes during this time, entering the match after PSG defeated Stade Reims 4-0 on January 23.