Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentine national football team, is facing mounting concerns as he prepares for the Finalissima against Spain. With less than a month to go until this crucial match hosting in Qatar, several players, including the iconic Lionel Messi, have sustained injuries that jeopardize the team's performance. The situation is dire, especially with the pressure of needing to defend their title won against Italy in 2022.

On February 11, the situation took a turn for the worse as news broke that Juan Foyth would miss the World Cup due to an Achilles tendon rupture, while Gio Lo Celso is sidelined with a muscle injury that has kept him out of training for several weeks. However, the main focus remains on Messi, whose injury news tends to dominate headlines given his stature in the sport. The Inter Miami team issued a medical report stating that Messi missed a key training session due to a left hamstring strain incurred during a match against Barcelona from Ecuador.

As the Finalissima draws closer, the Argentine squad's depth and resilience will be put to the test. Scaloni must quickly adapt his strategy and potentially call upon other players to step up in the absence of these key figures. The impact of injuries on player performance and the overall team dynamics cannot be understated as they approach this pivotal game against Spain, a formidable opponent in international football.