The Argentine national team will play against Peru this Saturday at 9 pm at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the third date of the Copa América 2024 – with qualification assured – but unlike the last two matches, it will do so without its main star, Lionel Messi.
As confirmed in a press conference Walter Samuelthe member of the technical team who will assume the role of Lionel Scaloni in this match, The “10” will not even be on the bench due to discomfort in the adductor of his right leg..
“Leo will not be there, we will go day by day waiting for his evolution. Acuña also had a small overload and will be evaluated“, announced Samuel, who will lead the team together with Pablo Aimar.
“We go game by game, We are not planning to save anyone, We think about forming the best team to play very well with Peru and be able to win it.“added the former defender.
The match between Argentina (6 points and +3 goal difference) and Peru (1 and -1) will start at 9pm and It can be seen on Public TV, DSports, TyC Sports and Telefé. At the same time, Canada (3 and -1) and Chile (1 and -1) will be playing.with DSports television.
What happened to Messi
Messi suffered muscle problems in his right leg during the first half of last Tuesday’s 1-0 victory against Chiledespite the fact that he was able to complete 90. Then he did not participate in the following training sessions.
The 37-year-old star He underwent medical tests and a possible tear in his adductor was ruled out., since he only suffered a contracturebut a differentiated recovery regime will begin.
Doctors estimate that the Argentine captain will need between 10 and 12 days to recoverruling out the worst-case scenario of 20 days. This time window between the match against Peru and the quarter-finals is crucial for his rehabilitation. He is expected to be ready for the quarterfinals.
Acuña was also ruled out due to a muscle injury. The winger had a difficult season in Seville due to pubalgia, he was left out after playing against Canada and for a while against Chile. His return is estimated for a potential semifinal.
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