According to The Touchline, Messi emphasizes that he is only ready to participate in the tournament if he is in full readiness. If that does not happen, he would prefer not to take the risk.
Additionally, in private conversations, the player expressed concerns about the high workloads in MLS, where he plays for Inter Miami. He noted that the level of competition in this league is significantly lower than in the top European leagues, which requires him to exert extra effort to maintain his form.
At the moment, Messi is in the recovery phase after a hamstring injury and has already returned to training with the team ahead of the new season.
