Argentina Head Coach Scaloni Provides Update on Whether Lionel Messi Will Play Against Puerto Rico
Messi’s availability is uncertain as Argentina granted him an exceptional release to play for Inter Miami, aiming to secure a top Eastern Conference playoff position, coach said.
- On Tuesday, Argentina face Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium with Lionel Messi’s selection unresolved after the match was moved to October 14, and Lionel Scaloni will decide after final training.
- Club pressure explains Messi’s weekend appearance, after Argentina released him; he missed the October 10 friendly to play for Inter Miami on October 11 as the club chases a higher Eastern Conference spot.
- Messi impressed for Inter Miami on Saturday, scoring twice and assisting in a 4-0 win, and Lionel Scaloni said `I saw Messi play on Saturday. From what I know, he finished well. I haven't spoken to him yet`.
- Scaloni’s plan to test new players and possibly rest starters has immediate selection consequences as Enzo Fernández left with a knee problem and Franco Mastantuono is ruled out with a thigh injury.
- As a first-ever meeting, the fixture pits low-ranked Puerto Rico national team against world champions Argentina national team , with a 0-4 prediction and Sebastian Cutler expected in goal.
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