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Should Messi Take a Break Before World Cup

Bangla Cricket Live brings attention to growing concerns surrounding Lionel Messi’s physical condition just months ahead of the World Cup. Reports from both Spanish and Argentine media suggest that the Barcelona star has been playing through injury for nearly a month. According to Diario Sport, Messi has been nursing a thigh muscle strain, which has impacted his form and fitness in recent matches.

Earlier in April, Messi delivered a stunning hat-trick against Leganés, but his performances dipped significantly afterward. In matches against Roma, Valencia, and Celta Vigo, he went 211 minutes without a goal and appeared visibly fatigued. Following Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Chelsea, Messi began feeling discomfort in his right adductor muscle, forcing him to miss Argentina’s friendlies against Italy and Spain. Bangla Cricket Live notes that the lingering effects of this muscle strain have not fully healed, and experts argue that Messi urgently needs proper rest.

Former Argentina legend Oscar Ruggeri has added his voice to the chorus, urging Messi to prioritize the national team over Barcelona. Ruggeri, a defensive stalwart in Argentina’s 1986 World Cup-winning squad, stated that Messi should skip the remainder of Barcelona’s season to focus solely on preparing for the tournament in Russia. “Back in 1986, Maradona and the entire squad began training 65 days before the World Cup started,” Ruggeri recalled. “That kind of preparation was key to our success.”

Ruggeri, who previously played for top clubs like Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Real Madrid, was also named South American Footballer of the Year in 1991. He emphasized that Messi should call Barcelona’s president and declare, “This is my World Cup year. I must give it everything I’ve got.”

Bangla Cricket Live underscores that this sentiment is gaining traction among Argentine fans and analysts alike. With the weight of a nation’s hopes on his shoulders, Messi’s decision in the coming weeks could make or break his final shot at World Cup glory. Whether he chooses to rest now or push through with Barcelona may define not only his fitness but also Argentina’s fate this summer.

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