Lionel Messi is not confirmed to start for the Argentina national team against Venezuela on Friday and Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano has commented about it.
Messi trained with the Argentina national team in Miami and they will play Venezuela in Miami on Friday. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni did not confirm if Messi will start the match.
Inter Miami play Atlanta United on Saturday and Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano spoke at a press conference on Friday, here is what he had to say:
“If he’s not playing today and there’s any chance, I’d love to have Leo Messi. But the reality is that he hasn’t been with us.
“When they go to the national team, we don’t get involved in that; it’s not that we’re calling them out. They’re affected by the national team, and for now, everything is still fine.”
Unfortunately it’s all about $$$🤷
Younger players should be given a chance because that’s what friendlies are for.