Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Argentina vs Canada Copa America 2024 Semifinal Match? Here’s the Possibility of LM10 Featuring in Starting XI

With a shot at Copa America history, the Argentina National Football Team is all set to take on the Canada National Football Team in the Semifinal. Fans are praising the team for being clinical in their performances at both ends of the field. The side secured three clean sheets in the group stage and even maintained a steady defence line against Ecuador in the quarterfinal while scoring six goals in four matches. But their superstar captain Lionel Messi is missing out from the scoresheet as he suffered yet another injury in the tournament at the group stage match against Chile. He was not at his best against Ecuador and even missed an opening Penalty in the shoot-out raising many questions regarding Lionel Messi’s availability in the semifinal game against the Canada National Football Team. Lionel Messi Greets Fans From Hotel Room on His 37th Birthday in New Argentina Jersey Ahead of Copa America 2024 Match Against Chile (Watch Video).

The Canadian side faced Argentina in the opening match of the tournament with the latter emerging victorious behind Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez’s goals. Lionel Messi provided an assist in the match, which proved to be the only major impactful stat for the Argentine star so far in the competition. Following an injury in the match against Chile, Messi was rested against the Peru side and even played little role in the quarterfinal against the Ecuador National Football Team. But with a chance to make it into the third consecutive final, La Pulga has to deliver against tournament debutants Canada, who has issued a challenge to Argentina’s quest for glory. Check out the chances of Lionel Messi playing against Peru in the Copa America 2024 Group A fixture.

Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in the Argentina vs Canada Copa America 2024 Match?

While there were some concerns over Lionel Messi’s involvement in the Ecuador game, especially with the rest in the previous match and injury concerns, fans saw the little magician delivering on the field as he played for 90 minutes. Additionally, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner didn’t suffer any additional injury and had three days of recovery time before the semifinal clash against Canada. Coach Lionel Scaloni also provided a positive update on Messi’s injury hinting at his availability for the match.  Old Photos Of Lionel Messi Holding Baby Lamine Yamal Go Viral Following 16-Year-Old Spanish Star’s Form At UEFA Euro 2024 Competition

The team coach also prioritises Lionel Messi’s usage knowing his importance for and impact on the matches. We can expect Lionel Messi to play and depending on the status of the match, his game-time will be decided. The Inter Miami star will also be eager to score following his current dry spell in front of goal.

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