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WC Qualifier: Messi remains doubtful; Neymar in poor form

Updated on: 17 October,2023 08:05 AM IST  |  Sao Paulo
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But there’s no certainty he’ll play against Peru on Tuesday despite practicing with the squad

WC Qualifier: Messi remains doubtful; Neymar in poor form

Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr

Lionel Messi’s involvement in a 1-0 win over Paraguay last week doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll be fit for Argentina’s next game in World Cup qualifying against Peru.


Messi played most of the second half against Paraguay last Thursday despite struggling with muscular pains in the weeks leading up to the game. But there’s no certainty he’ll play against Peru on Tuesday despite practicing with the squad.


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Meanwhile in Brazil, Neymar is under fire for his lackluster performance in a 1-1 draw against Venezuela last week that ended with some fans throwing popcorn at the Arena Pantanal in Cuiabá. He will have a tough challenge at Uruguay to show he is back in form.

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