Injury Rules Messi Out of Argentina Friendly Against El Salvador

Argentina‘s star player Lionel Messi has been officially ruled out of the upcoming international friendly against El Salvador due to a minor hamstring concern, impacting the team’s preparations for the Copa America.

The friendly match between Argentina and El Salvador is set to take place at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia as part of Argentina’s pre-tournament preparations.

Lionel Scaloni, the head coach of Argentina, will have to make adjustments to his squad with key players like Exequiel Palacios and Paulo Dybala also sidelined with thigh injuries.

Despite the absence of Messi, Scaloni may opt to start Alejandro Garnacho and Angel Di Maria on the flanks, while Lautaro Martinez will lead the attack for Argentina.

El Salvador, on the other hand, faces a tough test against the reigning world champions and will look to players like Nelson Bonilla and Darwin Ceren to make an impact.

In the US, fans can catch the action live on ESPN as Argentina and El Salvador go head-to-head in this international friendly.