After smashing several records on a club level in last one and half year, the world would now see the magic of Messi on an international level. Yes, the Barcelona starlet has been included into the Argentinian squad for upcoming world cup qualifiers. The decision is quite surprising for many, coz Messi is already recovering from his hamstring injury; hence it could not be possible for him to play any of upcoming qualifiers if his injury does not show any sign of improvement. Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella named 23 possible players who could be a part of national squad including Angel Di Maria, Sergio Aguero, and Gonzalo Higuain among Messi. Apart from Barcelona, Pablo Zabaleta, who plays for Manchester City, defender Fabricio Coloccini, who plays for Newcastle, Roma midfielder Erik Lamela, and Anderlecht’s Lucas Biglia are also in the list of probable. Most of the names listed play for foreign clubs hence coach also hinted to add some more names who play with domestic clubs later this week. First two weeks of coming month are going to be busy for Argentina where it has to play with Colombia on June 7, Ecuador on June 11, and then it will visit to Guatemala for a friendlier on June 14.
Full Squad:
Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid), Augusto Fernandez (Celta), Erik Lamela (Roma), Ever Banega (Valencia), Ezequiel Garay (Benfica), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Paris St Germain), Fabricio Coloccini (Newcastle), Federico Fernandez (Getafe), Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid), Hugo Campagnaro (Napoli), Javier Mascherano (Barcelona), Jose Basanta (Monterrey), Jose Sosa (Metallist), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Lucas Biglia (Anderlecht), Marcos Rojo (Sporting Lisbon), Mariano Andujar (Catania), Pablo Guinazu (Libertad), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City), Rodrigo Palacio (Inter Milan), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Walter Montillo (Santos), Sergio Romero (Sampdoria).
Lionel Messi has made several records last season but last few weeks were not as promising as were expected from a player like him, but on the other side, many are blaming extensive pressure fans have put on him and that is why he is now getting more provoked to perform well and risking his fitness he has maintained until now. Many are also saying that signing another promising star like Neymar would definitely help both Messi and Barcelona coz he can then concentrate more on his gameplay rather satisfying fans expectations. Barcelona full-back Dani Alves also said that “Two phenomenons are better than one. They are two good players and play in different positions. They would understand each other. It doesn’t bother Neymar to be the protagonist or not, although his way of playing will always attract attention. Neymar would be a relief, he would help Leo a lot.”