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Just before the start of the World Cup, the low blow that Messi and Argentina get

A key player in Scaloni's scheme is a doubt for the match against Saudi Arabia.

By William Estrella

A key player in Scaloni's scheme is a doubt for the match against Saudi Arabia.
A key player in Scaloni's scheme is a doubt for the match against Saudi Arabia.

Less than a month left until the Qatar World Cup kicks off, where the Argentine team will face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland in the group stage. Before the debut against the Asians, to be played on November 22, Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste receive a low blow and Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Copa América champion, will have to solve it on the fly. 

In the last hours, Giovani Lo Celso could not complete the commitment of the Villarreal and the alarms went off in the National Team.

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Now, the journalist Gastón Edul announced that the Copa América 2021 and Finalissima 2022 champion midfielder suffered a muscle injury and everything indicates that he will miss the debut against Saudi Arabia. 

There are two scenarios around Lo Celso's annoyance, who is key in Lionel Scaloni's scheme. The first, that the recovery time is two weeks. The most complex is that he is absent from the courts for 21 days and his performance in Argentina's first World Cup match is ruled out. 

Who'll be Lo Celso's replacement against Saudi Arabia?

If Lionel Scaloni decides to quote Enzo Fernández, the current midfielder of the Benfica would be the number option to replace Lo Celso. Opposite case, Alexis Mac Allister appears as an alternative in the midfield of the National Team, since he has been part of the Albiceleste process.


William Estrella

William Estrella

I'm a Mexican sports journalist with more than 8 years of experience, especially in digital media. I cover breaking news and investigative articles on current soccer events worldwide. I currently write for El Futbolero USA. Previously, I worked as a radio announcer in my country, covering Mexican soccer.

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