The Argentine team faces a new obstacle on their way to the Copa América since Marcos Acuña was ruled out for the next match against Peru, due to a muscle discomfort.
This match, which will be played this Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, is crucial for the team that competes in the third round of Group A. Acuña’s injury adds to the concern about the progress of Lionel Messi, who is also under medical observation.
Messi, who did not train on Thursday, will be subjected to new medical studies. Although a muscle tear has not been confirmed, his absence is a blow to Argentine fans who had planned to travel to Miami to see him play.
Acuña, who came on as a substitute in the recent agonizing 1-0 victory over Chile, set off alarm bells in the Argentine team by expressing his pain. Despite having been expected to start for the match against Peru, the injury prevents him from participating.
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Lionel Scaloni, the technical director, had anticipated the possibility of using a alternative training for this match, which he is now forced to do without Acuña.
The 32-year-old defender suffered several muscle injuries recently and pubalgia during the last season in Seville. However, the National Team’s coaching staff had considered him in good shape at the beginning of the tour prior to the Copa América. Acuña started in the friendlies against Ecuador and in the debut against Canada.
The return of Acuña It will depend on the evolution from injury. He is expected to be available for a hypothetical semi-final, should Argentina advance to that stage.
Scaloni could take advantage of the opportunity to renew the Argentine team with younger players. Names like Valentín Carboni and Alejandro Garnacho could have minutes on the court, while future changes could include Lisandro Martínez replacing Nicolás Otamendi and Nico González replacing Ángel Di María.
Unlike the other meetings with Canada and Chile, this time the facilities of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami stand out, where the final of the Copa América will also be played. The stadium has natural grass and is in excellent condition.
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