Lionel Messi Benched for Argentina Friendly Over Hamstring Fatigue

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Lionel Messi Benched for Argentina Friendly Over Hamstring Fatigue

Messi was left out of Argentina’s starting XI against Honduras as a precaution to manage hamstring muscle fatigue. Coaching staff reportedly chose not to risk the captain before the World Cup, with Juan Musso in goal and Lautaro Martínez, Thiago Almada and Giuliano Simeone starting in attack. The decision keeps Messi protected as Argentina fine-tunes fitness in its pre-tournament friendly.

By Nischay Rathore

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