The big question for Argentina fans has been whether or not Lionel Messi will be facing Puerto Rico after missing the recent friendly win over Venezuela—and judging by comments from manager Lionel Scaloni, it looks like the answer is yes.
Messi has shown few signs of slowing down during the twilight of his staggering career. The culmination of his majesty manifested in Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as he inspired Argentina to their first triumph for 36 years off the back of an outstanding individual campaign.
With no more lands to conquer, there was a sense that Messi could bow out on the highest of highs, but the 38-year-old instead looks poised to lead his country out in North America next summer—20 years after making his World Cup bow in Germany.
While Lionel Scaloni’s side have proven they can win handsomely in the absence of the greatest ever, Messi remains the pivot in Argentina’s XI that all things good revolve around when he takes to the field. He’s been in superb form for Inter Miami in MLS, and continues to function as the heartbeat of the Albiceleste.
After he missed the 1–0 victory over Venezuela, many have questioned whether the 38-year-old will feature against Puerto Rico on Tuesday, and all signs point towards him being good to go.
