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Messi role uncertain as Argentina coach monitors fitness ahead of Chile qualifier
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Published on 06/06/2025 08:00
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BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Wednesday he had yet to decide whether captain Lionel Messi would start in their next World Cup qualifier against Chile, as he continues to closely monitor the 37-year-old's fitness.

With their place at the 2026 World Cup already secured, Argentina, who lead the South American qualifying standings, travel to face bottom-placed Chile today without several regulars and with Messi's role uncertain.

"We've been in contact (with Messi) recently. We haven't decided yet whether he'll play from the start or not. It would be good to know how he's feeling physically," Scaloni told reporters.

"It's clear that today we're in a position to try other things. In principle, he's available to play, and we'll decide later."

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