Argentina has officially declared their temporary 29-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies and the 2024 Copa America. The tournament is set to start on June 21 in the US. Lionel Messi will lead La Albiceleste in two warm-up matches against Ecuador on June 9 and Guatemala on June 12, preceding the group heads to the significant contest. Following these friendlies, the squad will be diminished to 26 players because of individual performance and possible wounds. The squad includes a few essential players from Argentina’s 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning group, alongside a few new faces.
Lionel Messi to Lead Argentina in Copa America 2024
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The cautious line-up incorporates Lisandro Martinez, who has been recovering from a delayed physical issue yet is set to return. Emiliano Martinez, Geronimo Rulli, and Franco Armani of River Plate have been selected as Argentina’s goalkeepers. Martinez is still a key member of the team. He was the hero of the World Cup final in 2022, thanks to his crucial saves. Armani and Rulli offer seasoned backup options. There are both established stars and young players in the attack and midfield. Lionel Messi, the group skipper, will urgently direct the group with his experience and talent.
The team’s goal, including veterans and newcomers, is to build on their recent success and win the Copa America title again. The training staff, driven by Lionel Scaloni, will intently screen the players’ performance in the friendlies to finish an ideal group for Copa America. Argentina’s fans are eager to see their team compete and hope that Lionel Messi’s leadership will result in another successful campaign. The focus will be on ensuring that Argentina’s players are in peak condition for the Copa America and maintaining their winning streak as they prepare for the friendly matches and the upcoming tournament. Yet again, the reigning is not entirely settled to feature their solidarity and ability on the global stage.
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