World Cup 2022: Messi Addresses Injury Concerns For World Cup Final

• Lionel Messi left the Argentina camp in panic after he appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury against Croatia
• The Argentina superstar was spotted holding his hamstring in the first half of the World Cup semi-final clash
• Messi scored and assisted during the tie to send Lionel Scaloni's men to the final of the tournament

Paris Saint-Germain Lionel Messi has rated his chances of playing in the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.

Messi has been one of the standout players at the tournament, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner netting five goals so far.

His incredible run of form has been pivotal in Argentina's campaign in the tournament, having already booked a spot in the final.

The star forward scored once and set up another on Tuesday, December 13, as La Albiceleste silenced Croatia 3-0 to qualify for the final round.

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However, Argentina's comfortable victory was clouded by an injury scare, with Messi spotted holding his hamstring at one point.

Messi ready for the final

However, the 35-year-old has come out to allay fears about his fitness, revealing he will be ready for the final.

Speaking after the Croatia clash, the Barcelona icon insisted that he is 'feeling strong' to play every match. Argentina will play France in the final of the 2022 World Cup.

"I am enjoying this A LOT. I am feeling really good, I feel strong enough to face every match," Messi said as quoted by Daily Star.

"The previous match was a big sacrifice. Today we were tired, but we pulled out strength to earn the victory. We played very well, we preferred to play this way because we knew they would not have the ball," he added.

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Rivaldo backs Messi

Sports Brief earlier reported on Brazil legend Rivaldo backing Messi to win the 2022 World Cup.

The 35-year-old will lock horns against France in the finals in a bid to finally end Argentina's 36-year wait for World Cup glory.

That is the message from legendary Brazilian legend Rivaldo, who won the World Cup with Selecao in 2002.

He posted on Instagram: "We no longer have Brazil or Neymar in this cup final, so I'm going with Argentina."