A big fear.
In the night from Friday to Saturday, Lionel Messi was frightened.
As part of the 7th day of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup against Venezuela, the new PSG player came close to a terrible injury.
While Argentina mastered its subject against Venezuelans overwhelmed, Adrián Martinez was the author of an extremely dangerous gesture on the number 10 of the Albiceleste.
The six-fold golden ball remains on the ground, and gives few positive signals. The surrounding pessimism is kicking in, and observers around the world are starting to fear the worst for Messi. A legitimate concern, since the central defender of Deportivo La Guaira violently hits the shin of Messi. Argentinian players and staff gather around the prodigy.
Finally, after unbearable minutes, the former captain of FC Barcelona shows reassuring signs and walks. He will finally be able to resume the meeting and participate in the health walk of his compatriots. Adrián Martinez will be sent back to the locker room.
More fear than harm, but the main interested party has not moved on. Perfectly aware of the potential gravity of this uncontrolled gesture, Messi was extremely afraid for his leg he confided in an interview on ESPN. “
I felt my leg give way from behind, I also felt something in my knee. During the match, I felt some pain. Luckily it was just a hit and nothing more but it worried me at the time. The kick was ugly.
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Perfectly fit for the next events, Lionel Messi and Argentina will meet Bolivia during the night from Thursday to Friday. A late schedule that deprives Messi of the match against Clermont on Saturday afternoon. Still undefeated, the Argentines will be keen to win to consolidate their lead over Ecuador, 3rd in the group. It will also be an opportunity to put pressure on the Brazilians, after the match interrupted for health reasons.