Argentina's three in three in Messi's return match

Argentina's three in three in Messi's return match

 Lionel Messi was not in the team due to injury in the previous World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. That injury has bothered him in the Inter Miami matches as well. Many were surprised to see Messi's name in Lionel Scaloni's World Cup selection team. Even today, he was not kept in the eleven against Paraguay due to discomfort. However, after the break, Messi entered the field in the 53rd minute between the sounds of "Messi"

"Messi".Although he did not seem fully fit after entering the field, the Argentine captain showed glimpses. In the 76th minute, Messi's ins winging cross from the corner led to a great Olympic (direct goal from a corner) goal. But he did not get the goal as he returned to the post at the last minute. Then Messi's shot from the free kick hit the post in added time. Although Messi did not score, Argentina did not have a problem. 

After 3 minutes, Otamendi received the ball from the corner, standing almost empty.The protector showed the address of the net with the first touch of the ball with a great blitz. Argentina were in control of the match going forward.

The combination of Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis McAllister and Julian Alvarez was also great. In the 42nd minute, De Paul's shot from outside the box rattled the post. Apart from this, the hosts could have increased the gap in the first half if Munshiana showed a little more in the attacking third. The goalie from Paraguay has also made some outstanding stops. But after the break, Paraguay found its groove again. They also had a great chance to equalize the match in the 52nd minute. But Ramon Sosa could not score despite getting Emiliano Martinez alone. Earlier, when Messi started his warm-up standing on the side line, the crowd started cheering his name.

In the 53rd minute, the Inter Miami star onto the field. Although he created some great opportunities on the field, he did not see a goal in the end. However, if the Olympic goal was scored in the 76th minute, it would have been one of the outstanding goals of Messi's career. And in added time, Messi's trademark shot from a free-kick hit the post. In the end, Messi did not score, but Argentina left the field with full points.

The victory saw Scaloni's team win each of the three matches played in the qualifiers. Argentina coach Scaloni said about Messi's game against Peru after the match, "We will talk in the coming days." There are still two practice sessions left, we will see. Scaloni also said not to take any risks at this time. Argentina's next match against Peru is on October 18 at 8 am.