Overview

• Messi left the Leagues Cup opener against Necaxa after ten minutes with a right hamstring complaint.
• An official MRI report described the injury as a mild muscle strain with no structural damage.
• Coach Javier Mascherano confirmed Messi is unavailable for Wednesday’s clash with Pumas in the final group match.
• His rehabilitation could extend through mid-to-late August, potentially ruling him out of key Leagues Cup and MLS matches.
• Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is monitoring his recovery ahead of September’s World Cup qualifying matches.