Alexis Mac Allister revealed how Argentina functions in the absence of Lionel Messi and admitted that opponents are “more afraid” when the captain is present.

Mac Allister spoke about Messi’s absence Messi suffered an injury against Nashville Argentina will face Costa Rica on Wednesday

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Liverpool midfielder claimed that the Albiceleste are trying to be “stronger” in the absence of their talismanic captain Messi, as he claimed that rivals are “more afraid” of the team when the 37-year-old is on the field.

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Messi withdrew from international friendlies in March after suffering an injury during the CONCACAF Champions Cup clash between Inter Miami and Nashville. The former Barcelona star has since missed his club’s MLS clash against DC United and then decided not to join Lionel Scaloni’s squad for friendly matches.

During an interview with ESPN, Mac Allister stated: “We always put a lot of emphasis on the group and the team.” We are aware that when Leo is not there, we will need to become even more powerful since we will not have that player who can come to rescue us in case things go into a downward spiral.

“We are aware that when Leo is present, they (the competitors) are a little more cautious, and that is a natural reaction. We also have players who are currently playing for important teams in Europe and when they see the Argentine National Team they are aware that it is not going to be an easy game. That’s exactly how we want this match to be. We want to give everything to create a challenging day for our competitor.

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After their 3-0 victory over El Salvador, the reigning world champions are feeling very confident. Their next friendly match will be against Costa Rica on Wednesday, as they continue to prepare for the 2024 Copa América.