Argentina’s Copa America hopes have been bolstered with head coach Lionel Scaloni confirming that captain Lionel Messi is fit to play in the upcoming semi-final against Canada, despite recent hamstring concerns.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
Messi had been sidelined during Argentina’s final group stage match due to a thigh issue but made a notable return in the quarter-final against Ecuador, playing the full 90 minutes. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, leading to a penalty shootout where Messi’s missed spot kick garnered significant attention.
After the game, Scaloni praised his team’s resilience and highlighted the crucial role of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who made two decisive saves during the shootout. “In penalties, the team has blind confidence in their goalkeeper, and for us, that is fundamental,” Scaloni said, as quoted by All About Argentina on X.
He added that even with Messi’s miss, the team remained optimistic about their chances. “Even with Leo missing, the team knew that something positive was going to happen,” Scaloni stated. This victory propels Argentina into the semi-finals, reinforcing their strong performance in the tournament.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
