Argentina's team captain, superstar Lionel Messi, missed training sessions due to an injury, just three days before facing France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. Argentine website "Clarin" reported that Messi was absent from the group training due to pain in his left knee tendons, a result of an injury sustained during the match against Croatia in the semi-finals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. The Argentine star only trained in the gym under the supervision of the national team's fitness coach, which raised concerns among Argentine fans worldwide ahead of the final.
The same report indicated that Messi's injury is not a cause for major concern, and he is expected to return to normal training sessions on Friday, making him ready to participate in the final match at "Lusail" Stadium. Meanwhile, Argentine winger Ángel Di María took part in the national team's group training and is ready to return to match action after being absent from most of his country's matches due to injury, with Argentine media reports suggesting that the player has fully recovered and is prepared to take his place in coach Scaloni's lineup against the French team this coming Sunday at Lusail Stadium.
