Lionel Messi is doing well' - Argentina coach Scaloni responds to injury whispers

Lionel Scaloni confirmed Lionel Messi will be ready for Argentina's game against Mexico amid suggestions that the forward is nursing a leg injury.

The Argentina manager has confirmed Messi has no issues when it comes to preparation for their upcoming World Cup game against Mexico. He also highlighted the importance of the whole squad bouncing back from the 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at a pre-match news conference, Scaloni said: "Leo is doing well, as our his other teammates. We know tomorrow we have an important match and most young players know that everything will be left on the pitch. Everything depends on us - that's why we need to give everything on the pitch.

"You need to rise up after a blow like that, bounce back together and think of the upcoming match - that's all you can do. For a long time everything was perfect for us - all joy - but in difficult moments we need everyone's support."