Why isn’t Lionel Messi playing for Argentina against Chile in World Cup qualifying?

LIONEL MESSI received a document seventh Ballon d'Or in 2021 - and he isn't displaying any indicators of slowing down.

The Paris Saint-Germain ace has 11 targets in 26 video games for membership and nation thus far this season, together with a hat-trick for Argentina in opposition to Bolivia final September.


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Messi won't be appearing for Argentina against either Chile or Colombia
Messi will not be showing for Argentina in opposition to both Chile or ColombiaCredit score: AFP

However Messi won't be showing in opposition to Chile tonight as Argentina play out their remaining qualifying video games.

Why is Lionel Messi not enjoying?

After a strong marketing campaign, Argentina have already booked their place at this winters World Cup in Qatar.

Messi has performed an enormous half in that success, scoring six instances in 13 matches to ship his nation to a different finals.

The Argentine can be 35-years-old by the point the match will get underway and that is more likely to be his last shot on the largest prize of all.

Lionel Scaloni introduced his 27-man squad for the matches in opposition to Chile and Colombia on January 19.

And there was no place for Messi, who hasn't performed for PSG since December 22.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner helped lead his country to the Copa America last year
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner helped lead his nation to the Copa America final 12 monthsCredit score: AFP

The ahead examined constructive for Covid-19 over Christmas and returned a damaging take a look at when arriving in Paris on January 5.

However Messi revealed on Instagram that he was knocked again by the an infection and has taken 'for much longer' to get better than anticipated.

Subsequently he has been ignored of worldwide motion as he bids to rebuild his health and star for PSG within the Champions League.

How can I watch Argentina vs Chile on TV and reside stream

  • Argentina's subsequent World Cup qualifier is about for Friday, January 28.
  • Kick-off is at 12.15am GMT.
  • You possibly can catch all the motion reside on Premier Sport 1.
  • And streaming can be out there on Premier Participant.

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