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Argentina concerned about Messi fitness ahead of Venezuela clash

Lionel Messi could be a doubt for Argentina's next World Cup qualifier against Venezuela due to a groin injury.

Argentina boss Edgardo Bauza was happy to get a win on his debut but is unsure about the fitness of Lionel Messi after their 1-0 triumph against Uruguay.

Messi scored the only goal of the game on Thursday as 10-man Argentina grinded out the victory against rivals Uruguay, after Paulo Dybala was sent off just before half-time.

The Copa America Centenario runner-up had dominated play up until that point, but was able to continue to control the second half despite the disadvantage.