Here’s why Lionel Messi ‘has little overload’ ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to Argentine teammate

Here’s why Lionel Messi ‘has little overload’ ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to Argentine teammate

Lionel Messi and Nicholas Otamendi for FIFA World Cup

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi‘s colleague at the FIFA World Cup and Benfica star footballer Nicholas Otamendi, has reasons for the overload Messi is going through right now and is finding it difficult to deal with the scenario with all the games coming up.

Argentina professional footballer and Messi’s teammate Nicholas Otamendi said, “I spoke with Messi. He has little overload because of so many games in a row. I’m not worried, it’s nothing serious, we know how important he is for us, in Argentina.”

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Despite scoring a stunning goal with the score tied at 1-1 last week in the Champions League match against the Portuguese team, Lionel Messi was taken off in the dying minutes. Everyone was astounded by their head coach Christopher Galtier’s choice, but he later stepped out to explain his thinking.

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After a disappointing previous season, Lionel Messi has enjoyed a fantastic start to this new season with PSG. In the 12 games he has played thus far this season, he has already contributed seven goals and eight assists. Fans will feel anxious, though, as there is only one month till the World Cup and he is injured.

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Lionel Messi and FIFA World Cups

Lionel Messi in FIFA World Cup history

The Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain star Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. He has scored over 750 goals in his career for the country and club in total. He is the fourth-highest goal scorer in International football and second among active players right behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi has scored six goals in FIFA World Cup history having played 19 matches. He has appeared in four World Cups, 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. This year is expected to be his last World Cup and according to reports, he may retire after the game. Fans are eager for many more.

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