Lionel Messi has joined Argentina‘s squad forward of the upcoming Copa América.
The Inter Miami ahead took half in his first coaching session with the Albiceleste on Monday afternoon at his membership’s coaching complicated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Messi, 36, sat out Argentina’s worldwide friendlies towards El Salvador and Costa Rica in March with a hamstring downside.
The Argentina captain scored his twelfth league purpose of the season in Saturday’s 3-3 league draw with St. Louis Metropolis.
Messi has additionally had 9 assists in 12 league appearances to assist Inter Miami stay on the prime of the Japanese Convention standings, one season after the staff missed out on the playoffs.
“I believe it is good that he is had continuity, that he performed after his damage, that’s necessary,” Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni stated of Messi.
Argentina have friendlies towards Ecuador on June 9 and Guatemala 5 days later. Scaloni has till June 12 to scale back his 29-man squad to 26 gamers.
Argentina start their Copa America title defence on June 20 towards Canada. The World Cup winners additionally face Chile and Peru in Group A.
