Argentina Squad Surprise: Messi Absent for Matches Against Uruguay and Brazil

Sports Desk

Despite being in full form for Inter Miami just hours before the announcement, Lionel Messi is notably absent from Argentina’s squad for their crucial World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.

On Monday, Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni revealed the squad for the upcoming matches. The biggest surprise was the omission of the nation’s star player, Messi, despite him not being injured.

Argentina will face Uruguay on March 22 at 5:30 AM Bangladesh time at Uruguay’s home ground. Four days later, on March 26 at 6:00 AM, they will take on Brazil in Buenos Aires.

With Argentina securely at the top of the South American World Cup qualifying standings, the team is in a comfortable position.

Argentina Squad:
Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo De Paul, Gerónimo Rulli, Exequiel Palacios, Walter Benítez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nahuel Molina, Máximo Perrone, Juan Foyth, Giuliano Simeone, Cristian Romero, Benjamín Domínguez, Germán Pezzella, Thiago Almada, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolás González, Nicolás Otamendi, Ángel Correa, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Paz, Nicolás Tagliafico, Julián Álvarez, Leandro Paredes, Lautaro Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Santiago Castro.