"No one can replace Messi. When he is absent, the question is who will play in Messi's position. Honestly, no one can play like Messi. But we will play in a similar way, with the whole team. The Argentina team has the ability to play well and with different skills. That is what we will try to do," coach Lionel Scaloni said in a press conference before the match against Indonesia.
Argentina team training at Gelora Bung Karno stadium before the match against Indonesia team
Coach Lionel Scaloni once again explained the absence of Messi, Di Maria and Otamendi: "We know that Indonesian fans are sad because they won't be able to see Messi. However, Messi, Di Maria and Otamendi need to rest. They have had a very long season. The decision to rest them was planned by me before the Argentina team went to China to play against Australia. All three also played against Australia, which was an important match for us. Argentina is above any player. In this case, Messi is not here, but the other key players are still there and I hope everyone will enjoy our performance against Indonesia."
Regarding the lineup for the match against Indonesia, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed: "We will change 7 to 8 positions compared to the match against Australia. The level of players in the Argentina team is the same. Therefore, changing personnel will not reduce the quality of our performance. We will play our best in the match against Indonesia. This is also an opportunity for many young and reserve players to demonstrate their abilities, they are also solutions for us in the future."
Messi contributed 1 goal in Argentina's 2-0 win over Australia
The Argentina team will travel to Jakarta to play a friendly against the Indonesian team, although Messi is absent, but it will be an opportunity for young faces such as Alejandro Garnacho (MU), Giovanni Simeone (Napoli) and Man City striker Julian Alvarez to show their ability. All three players are expected to start. In addition, the "Albiceleste" midfield still has Enzo Fernandez, De Paul and Mac Allister, all of whom are starting players at the 2022 World Cup, not to mention goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will also start.
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