Hours before playing against Australia, the worst news Messi and Argentina receive
Despite qualifying first, the Albiceleste received a low blow for the duel of the round of 16.
The Argentine team reached the round of 16 of the World Cup in Qatar, after beating Poland 2-0, on the last date of Group C. Now, the team led by Lionel Scaloni focuses on what will be the challenge against to Australia, to be played this saturday, on December the third.
In the midst of the celebration, Lionel Messi and the squad received bad news that complicates the plans of the Copa América champion. Despite the fact that everything was happy in the Albiceleste's dressing room after securing first place in Group C, a player came out with discomfort and his participation against the Oceanics is in danger.
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This is Ángel Di María, who did not complete the match against Poland and it is unknown if he will be able to be in the round of 16. In the press conference after the victory against the Europeans, Scaloni explained that the 'Fideo' had an overload and decided not to risk it.
For his part, the journalist Gastón Edul maintained that the Juventus winger is fine, he has little discomfort, but it is unknown if he will be able to participate in the weekend's commitment. Nevertheless, Argentina should be able to replace him, although Di Maria is a key part of Scaloni's scheme.
Who could replace Di María against Australia?
In case his absence is confirmed, Lionel Scaloni could ratify the presence of Julián Álvarez in the attack, but together with Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, who was a substitute against Poland. However, a favorable evolution is expected for Di María, key in the group stage matches of the World Cup in Qatar.
