Messi is the latest absence for Lionel Scaloni's side following injuries to AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios
The 32-year-old Atletico Madrid player, France's fourth-highest scorer with 44 goals in 127 appearances, will be replaced by midfielder Matteo Guendouzi following his withdrawal from the 23-man squad