August 20th According to the football website GOAL, with Lionel Messi being left out of Argentina’s latest national team roster, it is likely that he will miss the two upcoming South American qualifiers for the World Cup in September.
The report states that since injuring his ankle in the final of the 2024 Copa America, Messi has been in a recovery phase and has not participated in any matches. Both his club, Inter Miami, and the Argentine national team have prioritized his recovery.
Despite Messi’s absence, media believes that Argentina still has a wealth of offensive options available. Players such as Garnacho, Simone, Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez, and Castellanos are expected to step up and shoulder the responsibility of scoring for La Albiceleste, allowing Messi to focus on his recovery.
According to the schedule, Argentina will face Chile on September 6th local time, followed by Colombia on September 10th. Argentina’s goal is to secure qualification for the finals of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, while Messi and his teammates aim to successfully defend their World Cup title.
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