"Messi will start. I wanted to give Julian [Alvarez] a bit of rest and Nico Gonzalez too, to give a chance to other boys. Let's hope the team really shows the face we all want again."
"If Messi decides to come to the World Cup, let him enjoy it, I won't get tired of saying it, they are unforgettable moments. Obviously, we know he competes. Everyone wants to see him train and play."
"We will provide support to the young man who was left out of the World Cup due to injury."
Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi will start in the upcoming friendly against Zambia. Messi previously came off the bench in a match against Mauritania, where Argentina struggled offensively. The team hopes Messi's presence will enhance their performance in this final home game before the World Cup. Messi has been a key player in World Cup qualifying, scoring eight goals. Scaloni also mentioned Joaquin Panichelli's injury, which will prevent him from participating in the World Cup, and expressed support for the young player.
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