Argentina and Guatemala face each other for the friendly duel prior to the start of the Copa América 2024, at FedExField in Maryland, United States. Guatemala started surprising with a goal in less than five minutes, but the ‘Albiceleste’ immediately rejoined. One of the key players was Lionel Messi, who scored the fourth with a subtle touch.
The Albiceleste arrives in a good moment of form to the continental tournament, without major absences on the roster and with a large part of the squad that won the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
But neither coach Lionel Scaloni nor the players consider that it will be easy to revalidate the crown won in Brazil-2021.
Guatemala, under the leadership of Mexican Luis Fernando Tena, arrived in the United States for this match without one of its figures, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, who plays for the English Derby County. Defender Aaron Herrera (DC United, MLS) will also not be there, affected by an injury.
Source: Elcomercio
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