Enzo Fernández and Chelsea will look to advance to the next round of the Club World Cup.
The Argentine will play against Espérance de Tunis at the Club World Cup on Tuesday where a point or a win will take them to the next round. Enzo scored for Chelsea in their opening match at the Club World Cup against LA FC which got them the three points.
Chelsea are tied with Espérance de Tunis as both teams are on three points but Chelsea lead with a zero goal difference compared to Espérance de Tunis who have a -1 goal difference. Both teams play against each other on Tuesday and Chelsea need a draw or a win to advance to the next round.
Agustín Rossi who is the goalkeeper of Flamengo, is already advanced to the next round as they have six points and lead the group. They will play LA FC on Tuesday.
Argentina needs to figure out NOW if Messi wants play in the WC and in what capacity. We all want Messi to play but not if it costs Argentina a chance to repeat. Fortunately, the Albiceleste is no longer dependent on him like years before and slowing things down is never a good thing in today’s football world!
Dfox could you please tell me why you feel that way? Ive heard the Mundo youtube discussion and Roy and Osvaldo dont feel the same way. Far from it. They actually think Messi is still very much capable of starting. And I dont think they are biased in any way. But I did kinda feel an odd energy in argentinas play when he was on the pitch.
Messi seems different to me especially after coming back from his injury some months ago. We watched him Vs Colombia few weeks ago and then he played in MLS and now 3 games into the CWC, I also believe he received a knock Vs Porto and was getting some treatment while his teammate was attended to.
The WC is a year from now and will be just as hot as it is currently and probably longer with the new setup.
I just don’t see Messi coming off the bench if he chooses to play next year but how is that going to work, 40 years old and what position is he going to play.
We all love Messi and would love him even more if he brings another WC trophy home but how realistic is that? are they better with him or without him? Can he still perform or run. What he does with IM is not enough for the NT, passing here and there, little dings and short burst of speed and then turn around….etc
He said he wanted to help ARG qualify and now that they are qualified 1st, Now what?
I think Masche is coy when it comes to Messi’s health, maybe he is not a 100% and that’s why he is slower than usual, I don’t know.
Simple answer is he is old. They probably respect or emotional about him which is normal for any fan to see Messi not with NT however the hard truth is he is OLD now. He can’t play 90 minutes for sure. I was one of them fan who was thinking right after World Cup we need team now without Messi and Messi should be just icing on the cake. Ofcourse AFA won’t let him go yet coz of all the sponsors and stuff. I think he should stay with the team for 100% sure but maybe super sub but it would not happen because Messi is Messi but I think we will suffer with big team who defend with 10 and attack with 10. Football changed now it ain’t like before now it’s like machine hence the reason I think Messi time should be limited and use wisely for the team purpose.
you guys think for Messi’s ego it is not possible for him to play as a super sub?
I just can’t see him sitting on the bench voluntarily and I doubt Scaloni will ever ask him to do so.