Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela on Tuesday due to an existing groin injury, coach Edgardo Bauza and the Argentina FA confirmed on Friday.
Messi, who scored the Albiceleste's only goal in a 1-0 victory on Thursday against Uruguay, admitted that the injury was bothering him and told
reporters that he would speak with doctors after the match.
Bauza confirmed to TyC Sports that playing his star forward was not worth the risk.
"Messi won't be able to play in the next match; there is inflammation in that groin injury and we must rest him," Bauza said following Friday's
training session.
The AFA medical report said: "The captain of the national team is suffering from inguinocrural pain.
As a result, he will not participate in the next World Cup qualifying match.
"This morning, Lionel Messi underwent medical and kinesiological treatment for the groin and thigh pain. It is recommended that he continue to rest from activity and will not play against Venezuela."
Messi made his return following a brief international retirement despite the injury, which Barcelona duly noted before the international break.
Messi admitted he played in pain on Thursday.
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