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Lionel MESSI on injury: “I’m f*cked”

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Lionel MESSI’s comments about his injury.

Lionel MESSI, currently in Spain for his tax trial, is still recovering from his injury. However, according to La Nacion, he was quoted as saying the following to someone in his entourage:

“I’m f*cked. It hurts a lot, if it’s like this, I won’t play against Chile. We’ll see how it progresses.”

Practice As Usual For Tata & The Boys

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Training schedule went on as usual in San Jose despite all the trouble back home surrounding the AFA.

Despite the many distractions and trouble brewing back home within the AFA which may lead to the possibility of Argentina being pulled out from the Copa America; the usual training went on as schedule at the National Team training camp in San Jose.

It appears Tata MARTINO, the rest of the coaching staff and players were all in high spirit and are only thinking about the opening match against Chile, which will be played at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

Apart from Lionel MESSI (who is in Spain attending his tax evasion trial) and Lucas BIGLIA who looks very doubtful because of injury, the rest of the squad were all present. This also includes both Ezequiel LAVEZZI and Javier PASTORE who both showed improvement following their injury upon joining the National Team.

According to La Nacion (also mentioned in our previous article), the team doctors have decided to hold on until the weekend before making decision on BIGLIA’s fate in the team which means his replacement Guido PIZARRO will have to wait for the time being.

Regardless of this, it is news from back home in the AFA headquarter that will occupy the most for Argentina fans around the world. Rest assured its all going to be good, for now that is……

Martino to monitor Biglia’s progress before calling up Pizarro

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Martino will wait until the end of the week before making a final decision.

Reports today from the Argentine medical staff have stated that Lucas Biglia was able to jog without any problems and for the time being will stay with the team. They believe he will be able to make a full recovery as he is making good progress.  Therefore,  Tata Martino has decided to wait until the end of the week before making his final decision on whether or not to call up Guido Pizarro.

SAMPAOLI RUMOURED AS POSSIBLE NEXT ARGENTINA COACH

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Pressure on Tata Martino to win Copa America!

There’s rumours floating around that Jorge Sampaoli may be the next Argentina coach if Tata Martino fails to win Copa America.  Will this be Martino’s last straw?

Discussing Argentina and the Copa America

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Talking Argentina and the Copa America!

Earlier on Monday, I was invited onto the Low Limit Futbol podcast where I discussed the Argentina National Team, the Copa America and I give my predictions.

Give it a listen, if you would like to hear my part, it starts at 38:15. Hope you guys like it!

http://lowlimitfutbol.com/low-limit-futbol-episode-121-roy-nemer/