Argentina team suddenly changed plans because of Messi?

"The Argentina team will gather and train in Miami (USA) in the days before the match against Venezuela, instead of staying in the country. They will travel from Miami to Maturin City, Venezuela - where the match will take place, about 1 day before to rest and do light training. The training in Miami will take place at the facilities of Inter Miami Club, where Messi is playing and will be convenient for this famous player when he returns to the team since Copa America", Gaston Edul said in the comment section on the social network account X (old Twitter), on September 24.

Argentina team changes plans for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Also according to Gaston Edul: "The reason why the Argentina team had to suddenly change its plan when preparing to play 2 matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America this coming October is because of logistical problems.

In particular, the transportation of equipment and many other things from Buenos Aires to Venezuela is currently facing many difficulties. Therefore, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has changed the plan for the team. The players will not gather in Argentina, but will go straight to Miami (USA) and practice mainly here."

In October, the Argentina team returns to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela on October 11, then returns home to face Bolivia at 7am on October 16. After missing two matches in September (Argentina won 3-0 against Chile and lost 1-2 to Colombia), Messi will return after recovering from injury and playing recent matches for Inter Miami.

Coach Scaloni also confirmed: "Messi will definitely return to the national team and return to his duties as a team leader as usual, after he recovered from injury and played very well in recent matches."

Messi's return excites Argentina players

This is also the first time Messi has returned to the national team since Copa America 2024. Currently, the list of players summoned to play matches in October has been sent to FIFA by coach Scaloni, but AFA has not officially announced it.

"This famous player will also be convenient in the upcoming training session when he does not have to travel much, thanks to the Argentina team choosing Miami as the base and training place at Inter Miami. Thereby, Messi will have the conditions to play for Inter Miami in the next 3 matches and will join the team after October 6," according to Gaston Edul.

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