Argentina won easily even without Messi

*Goals: Fernandez 31', Tagliafico 42', Gonzalez 83'.

Three days ago, Messi scored the only goal from the free kick, helping Argentina beat Ecuador 1-0. After that match, coach Lionel Scaloni hinted that the 36-year-old striker was injured. Personally, Messi said he just felt a little tired. The Argentine captain still went with his teammates to Bolivia, but only sat on the bench to watch the match.

The most disappointed when Messi doesn't play is probably the home fans. Hundreds of Bolivian fans brought Messi jerseys to Estadio Hernando Siles in the hope of seeing him play but failed. Perhaps, Mr. Scaloni does not want to take risks with Messi, because playing on a field with an altitude of more than 3,600 degrees above sea level will be a big challenge to the physical strength of the 36-year-old striker, who has played continuously for a long time. passed at Inter Miami Club.

Even without Messi, Argentina does not face any difficulties. In this match, Angel Di Maria was chosen by Scaloni to wear the captain's armband instead of Messi. Argentina's hero at the 2022 World Cup shined with an assist for Enzo Fernandez to cushion the ball, opening the score in the 32nd minute. This goal was a worthy reward for the away team after opportunities missed by Rodrigo De Paul, Julian Alvarez or Nicolas. Gonzalez missed early in the game.

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