Messi trained normally in Argentina: Start against Paraguay and Peru?

With Lionel Messi at the helm, the Argentine team began its work this Monday with a view to the next double round of Qualifiers, where the ‘Albiceleste’ will clash against Paraguay and Peru.

After missing the duel against Bolivia in La Paz and playing little with Inter Miami, the ‘Flea’ arrived in his country amidst cotton but worked as one of the team led by Lionel Scaloni this Monday in Ezeiza and could start in the following challenges of the combined world champion.

The Albiceleste players worked at the Argentine Football Association (AFA) concentration in Ezeiza, where the qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay and Peru are being prepared.

The squad led by Lionel Scaloni returns to the Lionel Messi Premises, named after the Inter Miami star, to prepare for the third and fourth dates of the Qualifiers.

Late this Sunday, the absence of Roma striker Paulo Dybala, who suffered a serious knee injury in the Italian League match against Cagliari, was confirmed. This absence is added to that of Juan Foyth, Villarreal defender, who was replaced by Facundo Medina, from Lens.

In addition, Ángel di María, Ángel Correa and Lisandro Martínez will not be present due to various ailments, the most notable absences from the Albiceleste.

The ‘Scaloneta’ will play against Paraguay on October 12 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires; and against Peru on October 17 as a visitor in Lima.

Argentina is co-leader of the classification, with 6 points, the same as Brazil, the only teams that won their first two games. Behind is Colombia, with 4, thanks to a win and a draw.