Lionel Messi to Miss Argentina's Upcoming Friendlies Due to Hamstring Injury
The iconic No.10 jersey left vacant as fans rally behind Alexis Mac Allister to fill in during Messi's absence.
- Lionel Messi will not participate in Argentina's friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica, staying with Inter Miami to recover from a hamstring injury.
- Fans endorse Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister as the preferred choice to wear Messi's No.10 jersey for Argentina in his absence.
- Argentina's squad faces additional challenges with the withdrawal of players like Paulo Dybala and Exequiel Palacios due to injuries.
- These friendlies serve as the last preparation before the Copa America in June, with Messi expected to return to Inter Miami on April 3.
- Ticket sales for the matches have been impacted by Messi's absence, with reports of surprisingly low sales for the game in Philadelphia.