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Fears over Lionel Messi’s fitness ahead of Argentina’s clash with Italy

Argentina may have to cope without Lionel Messi for tonight’s friendly with Italy with reports flying about that the Barcelona star is a doubt due to injury.

The rumours appear to have originated from TyC Sports in Argentina who state that Messi will only play if he is feeling 100% fit and that he felt some discomfort.

Mundo Deportivo are also on the case and cite a report from Argentinian newspaper Ole who reckon that he has “slight muscular fatigue in the adductor area.”

Messi apparently hasn’t been ruled out of the game yet and there’s a suggestion he could start but come off early.