Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain.

Messi had given Argentina an injury fright when he suffered a muscle strain playing for Inter Miami

Argentina has been left fearing the worst over Lionel Messi’s fitness.

The Argentinian legend wasn’t on the pitch for the opening whistle against Honduras.

Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain.

Messi's progress depends on his 'clinical and functional progress', Argentina officials say ahead of title defence.