Messi underwent medical studies this Saturday to rule out any type of injury
The captain of the Argentine team, Lionel Messi underwent medical studies this Saturday to rule out any type of injuryafter requesting the change in the match against Ecuador last Thursday, and there is still no official version on whether he will travel to Bolivia.
The ‘Flea’ went to a clinic in Buenos Aires this Saturday to undergo some testsas announced by the coach, Lionel Scaloni, in the press conference after the duel that Argentina beat Ecuador (1-0) in the debut of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
The images offered by the TyC Sports channel show a multitude of people who, as soon as the news became known, gathered at the doors of the medical center to see their idol and express their support.
However, there is no official version from the Argentine Football Association (AFA) about the extent of the illness that led the Inter Miami striker to request a change in the aftermath of the match between the Albiceleste and the ‘Tri’, won precisely thanks to a goal of his.
This Sunday the Albiceleste will travel to Bolivia for the match they will play on Tuesday against the local team in La Paz.
Before the trip, Scaloni will appear before the media and clear up the mystery about the Argentine star.
“He asked me for the change. If not, I won’t take it out. We will evaluate him later to see what he has. I don’t know what Leo has. He asked for the change because he felt something. Tomorrow (Friday) they will do studies on him and if he is okay, he will travel. If not, we’ll see what we do.“, commented the coach in the press conference after the match played at the Más Monumental Stadium, in Buenos Aires, last Thursday.
Finally, the tests were not done this Friday, as he had anticipated, but today, but the results regarding the physical condition of the Albiceleste captain were not revealed, who, before requesting the change the other day, had been touching the back of his thigh. right.
Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia lead the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, with 3 points, after their respective victories on the first day.