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Lionel Messi’s recent adductor injury has lifted him out of Argentina’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.
This development raises questions about the strategy and performance of the national teams in these key fixtures.
Messi’s injury impact on Argentina
Mersi’s low-level muscle strain was confirmed by MRI, resulting in him being excluded from the national roster.
The injury happened in Miami’s game against Atlanta United, where Messi experienced discomfort after scoring a 2-1 victory.
Messi will remain in the United States at the age of 37, marking the absence of the dominant world champion.
Argentina has no star player performance
Historically, Argentina has shown resilience in Messi’s absence.
Since 2018, under coach Lionel Scaloni, the team has played 17 games without Messi, with 13 wins, three draws and only one loss.
Also Read: Lionel Messi Absent in Argentina’s World Cup Qualifier: Revelation and Opportunity
It is worth noting that in a recent US Cup, Argentina beat Peru 2-0 without Messi, demonstrating the team’s depth and adaptability.
Upcoming challenges facing Uruguay and Brazil
Argentina led Conmebol qualifying with 25 points in 12 games.
They are scheduled to face Uruguay on Friday and Brazil on March 25.
Both opponents present great challenges, especially in absence.
However, recent performances in Argentina show that they have the ability to compete effectively, relying on a cohesive team dynamics and the emergence of new talents.
In summaryalthough Messi’s absence is important, no Argentina’s track record shows how good he can maintain.
The upcoming qualifiers will test the team’s resilience and adaptability and potentially reveal new advantages within the team.
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