Countdown to World Cup 2022... Messi, Di Maria, and Dybala have all picked up injuries in recent weeks, and the tournament is just 40 days away. It's just a mind game, so there's nothing to worry about. They are being prepared for the World Cup. They can't let it slip away this time. Taking precautions is all they're doing. It won't be worth it to risk not playing at the World Cup. This is still something I keep an eye on. In reality, Messi does not have an injury, but he has muscle fatigue, so he is not taking risks at the World Cup.
Angel Di Maria is the latest addition to the injury list. He suffered a muscle injury during the match between Juventus and Maccabi Haifa. Incidentally, this is the third time that Di Maria has suffered an injury this season. In case of Messi, the injury doesn't look too serious and he may be able to participate in the world cup (he suffered a calf injury while playing for Paris Saint Germain against Benfica). On the other hand, in case of Paulo Dybala the injury seems to be quite serious and for all practical reasons he is out of the world cup.