If Messi doesn't start against Bolivia, the player best positioned to replace him

Lionel Messi and the Argentine National Team have an important commitment on the second date of the Conmebol qualifiers. The Argentine team is already in Bolivia to give way to this new day, in a scenario that is very difficult for the team.

The Inter Miami player is coming off an important moment after being one of the best signings last summer and having an immediate impact on his new club. Now, with the Argentine National Team, Messi appeared and gave his country the victory against Ecuador. However, Messi would have been injured and therefore, his ownership against Bolivia is not assured.

Lionel Scaloni spoke at a press conference about the Argentine player and his presence against Bolivia. “Messi will travel with us, but we will define the eleven shortly before. He will be like the one he played against Ecuador,” the coach confessed that he won the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar 2022. For now, Messi would be a doubt.

Who would replace Messi if he doesn't play?

According to Diario As, if Messi finally starts watching the game from the bench, Lionel Scaloni will have to make changes to his lineup. In this way, there is already speculation that Ángel Di María will be his replacement. Although the inclusion of 'Fideo' in contrast to Nico González on the left wing was already planned, if Messi watches the game from the Fiorentina bench he could stay in the eleven.