Lionel Messi confessed to (F. S.)
Lionel Messi confessed to 'FOX Sports' that he intention is to be fit in time to play Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday.
The Barcelona magician was rested in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Italy on Friday after some twinges in his hamstring but has been back in training for 'La Albiceleste' ahead of the international showdown.
When asked about his condition, Messi explained: "My idea is to play against Spain. There's one more training session to go and I have to see how I am doing".
The forward also acknowledged that he was frustrated not to feature against the 'Azzurri' but has clarified how he felt training on Sunday: "In the last training [session], I felt good and I hope to play".
With the World Cup football just around the corner, it is important Argentina and head coach Jorge Sampaoli find the best way to accommodate their best player into a system so that they can go into this summer's tournament full of optimism.
The Barcelona magician was rested in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Italy on Friday after some twinges in his hamstring but has been back in training for 'La Albiceleste' ahead of the international showdown.
When asked about his condition, Messi explained: "My idea is to play against Spain. There's one more training session to go and I have to see how I am doing".
The forward also acknowledged that he was frustrated not to feature against the 'Azzurri' but has clarified how he felt training on Sunday: "In the last training [session], I felt good and I hope to play".
With the World Cup football just around the corner, it is important Argentina and head coach Jorge Sampaoli find the best way to accommodate their best player into a system so that they can go into this summer's tournament full of optimism.
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