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If Lionel Messi is unable to play in the Copa America quarterfinals, there will still be plenty of excitement
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The reigning champions would like to see Lionel Messi at what could be his last international tournament as a leader in preparation for the bigger challenges that lie ahead.
The Albiceleste, who have won the Copa America 15 times, are still heavy favorites heading into quarterfinal play in the Americas’ premier soccer competition. However, Uruguay, the other 15-time winner of the tournament, is among the teams who can push them.
After the elimination of the host Americans and Mexico from group play, the attention turns to the South American superpowers intent on lifting the trophy.
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We will decide, Scaloni stated Wednesday before training, depending on his response. When Leo is unable to participate, it can have serious consequences. I’ll do my best to guarantee that he can participate. In that case, we will look into what would be best for the squad as a whole. We will have a conversation today. He should be able to train as much as he wants, at his own pace.
Even without Messi’s goals, Argentina has been solid in the competition, winning all three of their group stage matches by a combined score of 5-0.
Despite coming off the bench twice, Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan scored four goals in an impressive performance, and Julián Álvarez of Manchester City scored the other goal. It would be a nightmare for underdog Ecuador, which won its surprising quarterfinal position by holding Mexico scoreless last weekend, if Scaloni decides to play both center forwards together. Messi may be more than compensated for.
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Even though they only managed one goal in three games, Canada advanced to the knockout stage of the Copa del Rey for the first time. On Tuesday, Inter Milan’s Tajon Buchanan suffered a broken leg while exercising. If either of these teams could make it to the semifinals, it would be an incredible feat.
In the midst of a heat wave that is sweeping the continent, the quarterfinals will be played in air-conditioned venues in the west.
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In Sin City, we will witness the round’s most intriguing encounter, pitting a struggling powerhouse against a club that has a reputation for consistently outperforming its opponents.
Among the quarterfinal teams, Brazil appeared the most flimsy, limping into the next round with a completely lackluster performance. The Seleção was held to draws by both Colombia and Costa Rica, and there is a great deal of fan dissatisfaction.
Unfortunately, Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior will miss the quarterfinals due to a suspension resulting from two yellow cards. It would be foolish to write off the five-time World Cup winners Brazil just yet, as they still have a wealth of individual skill that has seen very little action in this tournament.
With Darwin Núñez at the helm, Uruguay has been sensational under the tutelage of the excellent Marcelo Bielsa, winning all three of their group matches by a combined score of 9-1.
La Celeste would likely be considered tournament favorites after recent victories over Argentina and Brazil in World Cup qualification if it weren’t for Argentina’s similarly good form. However, Brazil’s raw skill can quickly put an end to those hopes.