PRETORIA, South Africa â Argentinaâs Juan Sebastian Veron (right) jokes around with coach Diego Maradona asteammates Lionel Messi (left), Sergio Aguero (2nd left) and Angel Di Maria look on during a practice session yesterday.Argentina will play in Group B of the World Cup. (Photo: AP)
Team doctor refutes Messi injury rumours
SOUTH AFRICA 2010
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Argentina’s team doctor says all 23 players in coach Diego Maradona’s squad are in “optimal” physical condition, refuting rumours that Barcelona star Lionel Messi and some others are struggling with injuries ahead of the team’s first World Cup match.
Speaking briefly to reporters after Argentina’s training session yesterday, Donato Villani said Maradona will be able to count on the full team for tomorrow’s match against Nigeria at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
Messi practised corner kicks with his masterful left foot at the end of practice, with Maradona standing beside him and talking to his heir apparent for several minutes.
