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On the opening day of Copa America 2024, Argentina beat Canada 2-0. However, this was not an impressive performance from Messi as he had some clear chances but failed to score any goals.
In fact, Messi still played very well, with skillful moves that befitted a contemporary legend. It was just that luck was not on Messi’s side or the Canadian defense fought hard to prevent him from scoring.
Messi is expected to shine and score goals to help Argentina defeat Chile. Photo: VNN
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In the next match against Chile, Messi will have great motivation to score. During his career, Messi and Argentina were bitter with two losses (both in penalty shootouts) to Chile in the Copa America finals in 2015 and 2016.
Because of the loss to Chile in 2016, Messi announced his retirement. Fortunately, he later changed his mind and finally fulfilled his wish to win the most prestigious collective titles with Argentina, culminating in the 2022 World Cup championship.
The more determined Messi is, the more his teammates will try to bring joy to their captain. At the moment, Chile is not in good form, so Argentina’s chances are even greater.
In the last 10 matches, Chile won only 3 matches. Meanwhile, Argentina has won all 6 recent matches, which is a fulcrum that gives them great confidence.
If they overcome Chile, the ticket to the first quarterfinals at Copa America 2024 will belong to Argentina. Therefore, this is a match where Messi will most likely explode, score a goal and contribute greatly to Argentina’s convincing victory.
Expected lineup Chile vs Argentina:
Chile (4-2-3-1): Bravo; Isla, Maripan, Diaz, Suazo; Nuñez, Pulgar; Davila, Sanchez, Valdes; Vargas
Argentina (4-3-3): E. Martinez; Tagliafico, L.Martinez, Romero, Molina; Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul; Di Maria, Alvarez, Messi.
Prediction: Argentina wins 3-1.
