Without playing since October 21st, Lionel Messi raised doubts among Argentine fans, but Lionel Scaloni opened up about the number 10’s condition
After deleting the InterMiami before the playoffs MLS, Lionel Messi is experiencing an atypical season, with fewer commitments than normal. Therefore, the Argentine has not played for 25 days and, before that, he had been suffering from some discomforts that took him out of other matches. With an eye on clashes with Uruguay and Brazil, Lionel Scaloni spoke about the situation of shirt 10.
Despite the lack of games in recent weeks, the Argentina coach assured that the player is well conditioned and, therefore, should play both matches on this FIFA Date. “Messi is well, he’s doing well. In addition to having played one match in the last 25 days, he has been training normally. He is fit and well,” revealed at a press conference.
After winning the title of Leagues Cup, for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi played just six MLS regular season matches, but was unable to help the team improve its performance to the point of qualifying for the playoffs. Thus, the number 10’s last game was precisely for the Argentine team, on October 21st, against Paraguay.
Even without confirming the official lineup, the tendency is for Scaloni’s choices to remain as they have been in recent games, with Messi being a fundamental part of his team. Before two complicated clashes, classics against Uruguay and Brazil, the Argentine coach assured that the team is ready for any challenge.
“This team has already shown that it is capable of playing against any rival. Then you can win or not. We will rise to the occasion, we are ready to compete. Then there are rivals that are called great, very historic”said Lionel Scaloni.
Source: sportbuzz
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