Lionel Messi trained separately from the main Argentina squad during their first session in the United States as he continues his recovery from a hamstring issue.The Inter Miami captain has not played since May 24 after suffering muscle fatigue in his left hamstring, although Argentina remain confident he will be fit for their opening World Cup fixture against Algeria on June 16.Messi, now 38, joined up with Lionel Scalonis squad at their training base in Kansas City and completed an individual programme during Mondays session.Table of ContentsSeveral Argentina players also training separatelyRomero and Alvarez handed fitness boostArgentinas World Cup preparations continueSeveral Argentina players also training separatelyMessi was not the only player working away from the main group, with Emiliano Martinez, Nico Paz, Leandro Paredes, Nico Gonzalez, Thiago Almada, Gonzalo Montiel and Nahuel Molina also following individual fitness plans.The Argentine Football Association confirmed the players are making progress under the supervision of the medical staff.A statement said: The players who are suffering from niggles and injuries continue to work with the physiotherapy team on specific exercises on the pitch and are making good progress.Romero and Alvarez handed fitness boostThere was positive news for Scaloni ahead of Saturdays friendly against Honduras, with Cristian Romero and Julian Alvarez both returning to full training.Romero has recovered from a ligament sprain in his right knee, while Alvarez is back after missing more than a month with an ankle injury sustained in early May.The pair took part in Mondays session after receiving medical clearance.Argentinas World Cup preparations continueArgentina face Honduras in a warm-up match on Saturday before concluding their preparations against Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, on June 9.The reigning world champions begin their title defence against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16.Scalonis side will then take on Austria in Arlington, Texas, on June 22 before completing their group-stage campaign against Jordan on June 27. Topics Argentina National Football Team Lionel Messi Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Messi included in Argentina World Cup squad after injury fears Nicholas McGee 29th May, 2026 Argentina injury crisis ahead of World Cup: Scaloni reacts to Messi hamstring worry Jon Fisher 27th May, 2026 Good News for Argentina: Messi injury scan results revealed before World Cup Ben Miller 26th May, 2026 How long is Lionel Messi out for? Latest news, 2026 FIFA World Cup update on emotional Argentina and Inter Miami icons injury Ben Miller 25th May, 2026 MLS: Inter Miami win overshadowed by Messi injury Mitch Fretton 25th May, 2026 Unhappy Messi at war with Inter Miami fans despite win over Portland Jon Fisher 18th May, 2026
