Lionel Messi is currently injured and will miss the upcoming two World Cup qualifier matches for the Argentina national team this week. Even though Messi will not be able to play for the national team in these next two games,

Messi is not playing for Argentina against Uruguay because the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is sidelined with a minor muscle injury in the adductor area. Although Messi was expected to be a part of Argentina's squad during the March international break, he had to withdraw at the last minute.