‘No Lionel Messi, No Problem,’ as Inter Miami Star Risked Injury in Recent Matchup, Analysts Sound Optimistic About Argentina’s Prospects Without the 36YO

Argentina inches closer to another World Cup campaign, with a win against Paraguay. Although only a single goal was scored by Argentina, the team dominated Paraguay in every department. Consequently, there were a lot of positives for La Albiceleste to take from the game. Pundits and critics see signs of a strong Argentina team in the future, even in the absence of Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi risked injury as he got substituted in for Julian Alvarez in the 53rd minute. Although the 36-year-old wasn’t able to find the net, Argentina emerged triumphant with a goal scored by Nicolas Otamendi in the 3rd minute. Later, Messi posted a motivational message to the Argentinean fans.

The future looks bright for Argentina

La Albiceleste has too many shoulders to rely on. The squad is filled with exceptional world-class talents. From strikers to goalkeepers, the country has a lot of young players at its disposal. A former MLS icon, Alejandro Moreno shed further light on Argentina’s squad while emphasizing how the team doesn’t need Messi to win matches.

A pundit with ESPN now, Alejandro Moreno talks about the positives he saw in the La Albiceleste squad and claims, “Argentina is gonna be fine whether it’s with Messi or without Messi, they have too much talent for the region”. He then continues to share his reason as he said, “We saw a glimpse of what it may be in life post-Messi or life without Messi in which for the first time we saw Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez start together up top. It’s a different look for Argentina but they look to have a very good understanding of each other’s movements.”

Moreno further talked in-depth about what more he sees to get to such a conclusion. Moreno said, “Rodrigo de Paul may not be the sexiest player alive but they are critical to the success. Guys like Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez, the list goes on in that midfield. They are sort of that core group of players. They work for the group and they work for each other. There is an element of toughness to Argentina.” 

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However, Lionel Messi’s substitution didn’t impact the game much. The score remained 1-0 as Argentina won the day. Messi later shared an inspirational message to his fans through social media.

Lionel Messi pens words of motivation

Lionel Messi penned an inspirational message for his national side after a hard-fought victory. Despite leading throughout the match against Paraguay, the final score remained 1-0. Messi, who is known for his humility and passion for the game, took to Instagram to share an image where he waves to adoring fans and captions it with an inspiring message.

Messi wrote in the caption, “One more step on another nice night in our country with all the people cheering!!!”, this reflects his commitment to the team and his nation’s supporters. His presence on the field was a risky move, given his recent injury issues and limited game time. An injury to Messi during the game could have been a significant setback for Argentina.

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As he continues his journey to complete recovery, next on the road is Peru. The Inter Miami player will now be heading to Estadio Nacional and Lionel Scaloni’s men will hope to bag a win.