Messi's Fitness Update Ahead of Argentina's Friendly Match

On Friday, Lionel Scaloni, the coach of the Argentina National Team, gave an update on Lionel Messi's fitness as the team prepares for a friendly match against Honduras in Texas. Messi has taken a step forward in his recovery from a left hamstring strain sustained during his last match with Inter Miami.

He is no longer completely separated from the group and may play a few minutes in the upcoming friendly. Scaloni confirmed that goalkeeper Juan Musso from Atletico Madrid will start against Honduras, as Emiliano Martinez is sidelined due to a fractured ring finger.

The coaching staff has called up Santiago Beltran, a young goalkeeper from River Plate, for the match. Other players, including Nahuel Molina and Gonzalo Montiel, are recovering from injuries, while Cristian Romero has returned to training after a knee sprain.

Argentina's World Cup campaign begins on June 16 against Algeria.