Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has said Lionel Messi is expected to join the national team camp on Sunday, after Argentina’s international friendly against Burkina Faso on Saturday.
Scaloni also indicated that Messi would be free to feature in the October 3 match if he chooses to play.
“Messi is expected to join the camp on Sunday after the game against Burkina Faso,” Scaloni said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. “If he wants to play on October 3 too, no problem.”
Messi has already announced his retirement from the Argentina national team.
The 39-year-old will play for Argentina in an international friendly against Benin on Tuesday at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in Buenos Aires.
The match will serve as a farewell for the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner as he bids goodbye to La Albiceleste.
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