The Argentine soccer world has been in turmoil in recent days, as the national team's list of players for the two upcoming World Cup qualifiers was revealed, and the much-anticipated Lionel Messi was still on the list despite not having played for two weeks in a row due to injury and fatigue. The move has drawn widespread skepticism about the manager Scaloni's strategy, saying that he has failed to take into account the 36-year-old's need for rest, which could lead to a further deterioration of Messi's injuries.
Argentina's squad is a luxury one, especially up front, with Inter Milan star Nadal Martinez and Manchester City star Zulian Ivaris shining, as well as Paulo Dibana and Joe Garazzo. Against relatively weak opponents Paraguay and Peru, there seems to be no need for Lionel Messi to make a personal appearance, which seems to be a bit of an "overkill".
Messi has suffered frequent injuries and fatigue recently, despite having scored consecutive goals during July and August following his summer move to Internacional Maia Miami. He has missed four consecutive matches since the September 21 USL match against FC Toronto and has yet to fully recover his health. Despite Scaloni's call-up, Messi's ability to suit up is still in doubt, and could have a negative impact on his recovery, which seems like an unwise decision.
