Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentine footballer, will be sidelined for Argentina's upcoming friendlies in the United States due to a right leg muscle injury, as confirmed by the Argentine Football Association. The injury was sustained during a match for his club, Inter Miami, in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
The 36-year-old captain will be absent for the matches against El Salvador in Philadelphia and Costa Rica in Los Angeles. These friendlies were scheduled as part of Argentina's preparations for the Copa America, set to take place in the U.S. from June to July.
Unfortunately, Messi's absence adds to Argentina's injury woes, as they had previously lost key players Paulo Dybala and Exequiel Palacios to injuries. The team will have to regroup and adjust their strategies in light of these setbacks.
Despite this setback, Argentina will look to make the most of their remaining squad and utilize this opportunity to fine-tune their tactics ahead of the prestigious Copa America tournament. The absence of Messi, a pivotal figure in the team, will undoubtedly be felt, but it also presents a chance for other players to step up and showcase their abilities on the international stage.
As fans eagerly await the start of the Copa America, the focus now shifts to how Argentina will adapt to these challenges and continue their preparations in the absence of their star player. The team will be aiming to overcome these obstacles and put forth a strong performance in the upcoming tournament.
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