Messi reinvents himself – AS Argentina

Lima, Peru. Fourth round of the South American qualifiers. The place and the designated party. The team that plays for the team and not for him. He, for his part, adapts to the functioning of his teammates and far from having to become the savior as so many times.

Floating in the center of the field, leaning on the right sector to always have the opportunity to model for his blessed left-handed By jumping into action when the show called for it, he proved his talent doesn’t have an expiration date.

Collaborate with Giovani Lo Celso, the figure of Argentina, to generate football. Also with Leandro Paredes, who assisted Lautaro Martínez in the second goal., so there is more play volume. And, as if that were not enough, playing an excellent second half that has transformed him into the flag of every Argentine attack.

The goal did not come, but it was close. But nevertheless, In addition to remaining with the desire to inflate the net, his performance has improved considerably compared to the last game and this is perhaps more important than the holy cry.

With the 10 on his back, the ribbon on his arm and the confidence of his teammates, Lionel Messi made it clear that when at three quarters of the field they can beat the passage of time. And to rival the defenses, of course. Qatar is a step closer.

“If the TD decides it is, I will be”

“The truth is that happy for the victory, we came looking for it, we needed it after the match the other day, in the second half we were superior and we could not convert. HWe played a great game from the start. It is important to add the qualifications which are very complicated “Messi said after the game ended.

The Albiceleste captain underlined the work and evolution of the group: “The recovery of the other day was very good and today we continue along the same lines and raise the level even more, and converting is the most important thing. It’s the way to go, consolidating as a group, it’s not easy to win easily but today we did it “.

“If I come here it’s because I try to do my best and I see myself able to do it and keep fighting for the shirt. I feel good and if the coach decides it’s me, I’ll be there.” I feel good to keep working and to keep coming with this group and to keep adding games and victories like these, “concluded Leo Messi.