Messi’s Fitness Questioned Ahead of Argentina vs. Ecuador Match
Lionel Messi might not be fit for Argentina’s Copa America quarter-final against Ecuador. Coach Lionel Scaloni is waiting to decide on the team lineup.
Messi didn’t play in Argentina’s last group stage game, a 2-0 win over Peru, because of a sore right hamstring.
Argentina will have a training session later on Wednesday, and Scaloni will decide afterward.
“We’ll wait a few hours before making a decision. Having an extra day is always good,” Scaloni said in a press conference.
“Yesterday was positive, and we’ll use today to finalize the team based on what we see,” he added.
Scaloni also said he would discuss Messi’s readiness with him.
“We’ll try to include him, and if he’s not ready, we’ll find the best solution for the team. I’ll talk to him today. It’s important he takes his time and trains as much as he can,” he said.
