Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni sheds light on Lionel Messi's condition amid lack of games following end of Inter Miami's MLS season

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni insists he is happy with the condition of Lionel Messi, despite the forward's limited minutes for Inter Miami.

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• MLS season is over
• Messi not playing weekly
• Set to face Uruguay and Brazil

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Messi has not been playing weekly for Inter Miami, with their final game of the regular season coming on October 21 against Charlotte. Since then, the legendary Ballon d'Or holder has only played in a friendly, against New York City, which Miami lost 2-1.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Nevertheless, Scaloni has included one of the greatest players ever in his squad for the upcoming games against Uruguay and Brazil, and he has been heartened by what he's seen from the 36-year-old in training.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Scaloni told reporters in a press conference: “How is Messi? He is in good shape, despite not having many games in the last month he comes in shape because he was training. He is good.”

  The Argentina boss has also endorsed the decision to hand the Ballon d'Or to his countryman, adding: "I don't really understand those who discuss Leo’s Ballon d'Or. I imagine it because they want to generate a debate, but I no longer believe there is one debate left anymore."

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Argentina face Uruguay in a World Cup qualifier on Friday before taking on Brazil on Wednesday. Scaloni's men currently top the South American section having taken maximum points.