Lionel Messi's method to be on the bench with his teammates vs Bolivia is revealed

Lionel Messi had an important gesture with the Argentine National Team in the last match. The Argentine player was not available to play the match, however, he was on the bench with the other players. An important gesture considering that Messi could have gone to Miami to continue training with his team, with whom he currently has an important duel for next Saturday.

After the match, Lionel Scaloni revealed that Messi asked him not to play in the match because he was not in the best condition and the best possible team was needed due to the demands of a field like La Paz, Bolivia. However, now it is revealed what Messi had to do to be able to be on the bench without being called up by Lionel Scaloni's coaching staff. An unprecedented event, but one that explains a lot. Lionel Messi was aware of the match and was seen sharing from the bench in La Paz. However, he was never called up so he had no right to be on the substitutes' bench.

To be able to watch the game from the substitute bench, together with his teammates and coaching staff, and avoid loneliness in the stands; The Qatar 2022 champion used a curious strategy. "Lionel Messi signed a roster as an assistant to be on the substitute bench against Bolivia," journalist Pablo Giralt published on his 'X' account. After achieving six points and appearing in second position in the table, Messi will return to Miami to share with Mateo, Ciro, Thiago and Antonella.

What's next for Lionel Messi?

Inter Miami has a vital commitment against Atlanta United on the next date, where Messi and company could get even closer to the great goal of the season, which is to get into the MLS playoffs. It is unknown if Gerardo Martino will use Messi from the start in said match due to the player's recent physical discomfort. According to what they say from Argentina, what Messi did against Bolivia was a precautionary measure to be fully available against Atlanta United