Scaloni included the Albiceleste captain on the list despite the fact that he had been suffering from physical discomfort in recent days.
This Monday the first training session of the Argentine team will take place in afternoon sessions
The captain of the Argentine soccer team, Lionel Messi arrived in his country this Monday to join Lionel Scaloni’s call with a view to the double event of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
According to ESPN images from the Ezeiza International Airport (province of Buenos Aires), around 7:30 a.m. (10:30 GMT), The ‘Flea’ arrived on a private plane to join the work of the Albiceleste team on the grounds of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), which was named after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
After the match he played with his team, Inter Miami, last Saturday, Messi is now at the disposal of Scaloni, who included him on the list for the third and fourth dates of the World Cup qualifiers. despite the fact that he had been suffering from physical discomfort that made him miss several matches in the MLS.
This Monday The work of the world champion team begins in afternoon sessionsof which only tomorrow will be open to the media.
Late this Sunday it was confirmed the loss of Roma striker Paulo Dybalawho suffered a serious knee injury in the Italian League match against Cagliari.
This absence is added to that of Juan FoythVillarreal defender, who was replaced by Facundo Medina, from Lens.
In addition, Ángel di María, Ángel Correa and Lisandro Martínez will not be present due to various ailments, the most notable absences from the Albiceleste.
The ‘Scaloneta’ will play against Paraguay on October 12 at the Monumental Stadium, from Buenos Aires; and against Peru on October 17 as a visitor in Lima.
Argentina is co-leader of the classification, with 6 points, the same as Brazil, the only teams that won their first two games; Behind is Colombia, with 4, thanks to a win and a draw.