2024-07-04 23:19:47
Argentina is going to enter the field in a tough fight in the quarter-finals of the Copa America. Lionel Messi, the best star of the team, is definitely needed in this match. However, coach Lionel Scaloni could not give good news about the captain.
The reigning champions will face Ecuador in the last eight match on Friday (July 5) at 7 am Bangladesh time at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Before the match, however, Messi was seen practicing with the team.
Although he practiced with the team full time, there is uncertainty about him for Friday’s match. Scaloni could not give good news for Argentina fans about Messi in the press conference before going down against Ecuador.
“We will wait before making a decision about Leo,” Scaloni said. In the end, if he doesn’t play, we have to think of alternatives. In that case, Lautaro (Martinez) and Julian (Alvarez) could be in the starting XI together.’
Scaloni also said, ‘If Leo doesn’t play, the situation changes. We will try to keep him in the XI. Will wait until the last moment. And he will be given time. All decisions will be taken by talking to him.’
It goes without saying that Messi will try his best for the team. According to the Argentine media, one of the best stars of the team can enter the field in the second half after understanding the situation of the match, even if he is not in the starting eleven against Ecuador.