Argentina call up Messi despite thigh problem

Lionel Messi has been named in Argentina's squad for their clash with Paraguay despite suffering with a bruised thigh.

The Argentina captain will join up with the rest of Alejandro Sabella's squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture in September 10, despite Barcelona confirming that he had "bruised the femoral biceps tendon in his left thigh". 

Messi suffered the injury during Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana first leg on Wednesday. 



Argentina currently top South American qualification, leading Colombia by three points having played a game more than Jose Pekerman's side.


However, Sergio Aguero returns after he missed his country's 2-1 friendly win over Italy.