According to Argentine media outlet TyC, Messi is still in the process of recovering from his injury, with his right ankle ligament injury gradually improving.
It’s reported that Messi’s goal is to return to the pitch for the South American World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia. The schedule shows that Argentina will play these two qualifiers on September 5 and 10.
It’s known that Messi was injured and had to leave the field during the Copa America final in July this year. Argentine journalist Martin Arevalo had reported that Messi would be out for around 40 days due to the injury.
According to Gastón Edul, the journalist covering the Argentine national team, Messi does not need surgery but requires rest and ice treatment.
Whether Messi can return to the pitch as planned in the September World Cup qualifiers remains to be confirmed.