Lionel Messi injury update, Argentina vs Uruguay LIVE: Will Lionel Messi play against Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash?- Uruguay faces Argentina as they desperately look to improve their standing on the qualification table. They sit in the 5th position currently with 16 points from 12 games. However, Argentina sits at the 2nd position and is 6 points behind leaders Brazil. Their match against Brazil was canceled due to the violation of Covid-19 Health and Safety Protocols by Argentinian Premier League players.
However, there remains a big question about Lionel Messi’s availability since his injury in PSG’s clash against Lille.
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Tabarez has released Uruguay’s 🇺🇾 reserved squad for the crucial qualifiers next week vs Argentina and Bolivia pic.twitter.com/eZR84PDj8x
— Uruguay Football ENG (@UruguayFootENG) November 5, 2021
Lionel Messi injury update: What happened in the match against Lille?
The Argentine looked in pain, clutching his hamstring at one stage as he failed to make an impact again.
In the post-match conference, Mauricio Pochettino explained that he took off Messi as a precaution.
“We have to wait. We spoke with the doctor. It’s a precaution,” he told Amazon Prime. “He couldn’t go on, but it’s not a big issue. He will be available for the next game.”
Argentina vs Uruguay LIVE: Will Lionel Messi play against Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup Qualifier clash?
Lionel Messi injury update- However, it is good news for his National team side as Messi has been spotted training alongside his Argentinian teammates.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has not given any hints on whether Messi will play or who would be picked as his replacement. Lionel Messi has played 990 mins (11 matches) in Argentina’s World Cup Qualification progress and has scored 6 goals for his national side.
Argentina comes into this game after a 1-0 win against Peru. Lautaro Martinez netted the only goal.
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: How to watch Uruguay vs Argentina live streaming in your country, India?
When will Uruguay vs Argentina Start? – Date
Uruguay vs Argentina will start on Nov 13
What Time does Uruguay vs Argentina begin? Time
URU vs ARG match Will begin at 4.30 AM- IST
What is the venue for Uruguay vs Argentina? – Venue
Estadio Compeon del Siglo
How do I watch live streaming of Uruguay vs Argentina?
There are no official broadcasters or live streaming options for CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2022 fixtures in India. But the fans can follow the social media pages of all the teams and players to catch up on live scores.