Currently playing for Argentina in the Copa America, Lionel Messi is still the subject of much debate.
It looks like a last crusade. Crowned South American champion in 2021 and world champion in 2022, Lionel Messi is perhaps playing his last major international competition with theArgentinaThe Rosario native continues to guide the Albiceleste in the 2024 edition of the Copa America.
For the moment, the title holder is making its standing respected. Argentina has already booked its ticket for the next round by signing three important victories in its first three matches in my competition, against Canada (2-0), Chile (1-0) and Peru (2-0).
Messi out of quarter-final?
While all the lights are green in terms of accounting with this clean sheet, Argentina must nevertheless deal with the uncertainty surrounding the physical condition of Lionel Messi. Following a contracture in the right adductor, the number 10 had declared forfeit for the third group match against Peru (2-0). But his absence could be extended.
Several Argentine media outlets are reporting a possible withdrawal from the quarter-final against Ecuador, which will take place on the night of Friday to Saturday, at 3am. Despite Messi’s return to training, Lionel Scaloni and his staff will not take any risks with their captain.
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