Hours before playing against the Netherlands, the unexpected news Lionel Messi receives
One of Leo's main partners is fully recovered and is shaping up to start against the Dutch
Lionel Messi and the Argentine team focus on what will be the commitment against the Netherlands, within the framework of the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Qatar. In this context, the top winner of the Ballon d'Or (7) received exciting news before the crucial match against the Dutch.
It turns out that one of Leo's main partners in the National Team is fully recovered and aims to start against the Europeans. The journalist Gastón Edul confirmed that Ángel Di María is physically in good condition and is only waiting for Lionel Scaloni's approval for the quarterfinal duel.
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The Argentine winger who plays in the Italian giant, Juventus, was changed in the crucial match against Poland, due to muscle overload. The manager, Scaloni, who leads the 2021 Copa América and Finalissima 2022 champions, preferred not to risk it against Australia.
However, the winger overcame the physical discomfort and hopes to add minutes against the Netherlands, who managed to advance from the round of 16 after beating the United States 3-1. Argentine fans were happy on social media when they heard the good news.
Scaloni's possible team against the Netherlands:
Although there are several days left for the round of 16 match, Scaloni would only move one piece in relation to the team that beat Australia. Di María would play instead of Papu Gómez. In this way, Argentina would play with: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Marcos Acuña; Enzo Fernández, Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María and Julián Álvarez.