New Stars Rise as Argentina Faces Challenges Without Messi and Di María

The absence of Messi and Di María opens up space for new protagonists in the Albiceleste

The Argentine national team continues its campaign in the World Cup qualifiers with two important matchups. This Thursday (6), the team will face Chile at the Estadio Monumental de Núñez, and next Tuesday (10), they will go up against Colombia on Colombian soil.

However, coach Lionel Scaloni will have to lead the team without the presence of two fundamental pillars: Lionel Messi and Ángel Di María. Messi, who suffered an ankle ligament rupture in the final of the Copa América, is still sidelined and will not be able to contribute in the upcoming matches. Additionally, Di María, another leader of the national team, has retired from the national squad after winning the continental title.

In light of the absence of Argentina’s unquestionable leaders for years, the question that lingers is: who will take on the responsibility of wearing the iconic number 10 shirt of Argentina, traditionally reserved for Messi?

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