"Messi, who is on the bench, has a history of suffering injuries on international duty. 'After his return, we will simply monitor how he is feeling day by day,' his Inter Miami boss, Javier Mascherano, said after his captain scored and played the full 90 minutes in an MLS win over New York City on Sunday."
"'Clearly, he is a vital player for us if we are to achieve our objectives. Quite frankly, without him, it would be impossible for us to reach the goals we have set for ourselves.'"
"'That said, we also understand that he is reaching the final stretch [before the World Cup].'"
Argentina is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly match against Mauritania. Originally scheduled to play Spain, the match was canceled due to conflict. Messi is on the bench as a precaution, with coach Scaloni opting to use him sparingly. Injuries have sidelined key players, including Balerdi, Montiel, and Lo Celso. Lautaro Martinez has a minor injury, allowing Julian Alvarez an opportunity to start. The match takes place at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires.
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