Lionel Messi is excused by Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni from upcoming matches 2022 World Cup qualifiers. As the Argentina National Team is already qualified for the World Cup, the absence of the clashes against Chile and Colombia will mean a rest for the captain.
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In recent weeks, Messi has tested positive for Covid-19. He was left out of the derby against Lyon, for the French Championship, and will now not play the qualifiers for the national team. The Argentine’s “slack” is very positive for the PSG, who was waiting for the athlete to be released to fully recover from the covid.
The Parisian club wants to count on the player for the first match of the round of 16 of the Champions League, where it will face the Real Madrid de Benzema and VinÃcius Jr. The opponent is one of the teams that plays the best in Europe this season, so having the number 30 in the squad will be crucial for the team’s success.

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