Lionel Messi did make a second-half appearance in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Paraguay, but his fitness is still not up to 100%.<\/p>\n
That may leave La Pulga to the sidelines for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers match against Peru on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Messi did practice with the team on Sunday, but it is unknown whether he will be fully fit for Tuesday. The 36-year-old has suffered from muscular pains in his right leg, which have sidelined him for couple of games in the MLS.<\/p>\n
The Argentina’s captain came in the 52nd minute against Paraguay in the place of Julian Alvarez and had a sub-par performance despite hitting the post twice.<\/p>\n
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