The Inter Miami star ‘did not feel comfortable’ playing in Bolivia, according to Argentina’s coach, who also notes that it was challenging for the 36-year-old to play at an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level. This raises new injury concerns for Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi was left out of Argentina’s squad to face Bolivia in its World Cup qualifier Tuesday

The captain of Argentina’s national team, Lionel Messi, has abruptly left the team after being left out of the team for the team’s match against Bolivia.

Messi did not venture into the thin air of the Estadio Hernando Siles, which is located at an altitude of 3,637 meters (11,932 feet), and he will probably soon return to Miami.

When questioned about it, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni only stated that his captain wasn’t well enough to play.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said that Messi’s participation ‘wasn’t necessary’

Leo wasn’t ready to participate. He was uncomfortable while he sought to recover yesterday. Regarding La Pulga’s absence, the Albiceleste coach stated, “We did not risk it.”

Scaloni continued, ‘It was not necessary since major things are coming.’

Messi was unnecessary because Argentina, the World Cup champions, handily defeated Bolivia 3-0 in the away game.

With this victory and a recent 1-0 success over Ecuador, Argentina has now ascended to the top of CONMEBOL’s challenging World Cup qualification group.

Messi, who started the game at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, scored the only goal in that victory.

Messi scored a goal in the previous fixture, a 1-0 win over Ecuador at home in Buenos Aires

He is now returning to the United States in an effort to get match-ready for a weekend meeting versus Atlanta United.

Inter Miami is currently attempting to make a run for the MLS Cup Playoffs despite being 12 points outside of automatic qualifying and six points outside of a Wild Card position.