Lionel Messi wasn’t captured alongside his teammates on Thursday in their first training after their semi-final victory over Croatia.
While his absent at the training has now generated a lot of reactions, reports has played down an injury scare on the seven time Ballon D’or winner.
Concerns were raised over his fitness, as Messi was seen clutching his hamstring in the later stages of the game against Croatia.
Meanwhile, an Argentine news agency Clarin, has clarified that the PSG superstar has no issues for not attending the training and is ready to play in the final against France.
It was reported that Messi was inside completing a recovery session, along with Papu Gomez, Lautaro Martinez and other players who started on Tuesday.
Messi who hopes to complement his splendid career with the World Cup trophy is taking another shot at history when Argentina faces France on Sunday