Is Lionel Messi playing for Argentina vs Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals today?
Lionel Messi has been dealing with hamstring issues, which is why many wonder whether he'll play for Argentina against Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals.
Argentina and Ecuador are set to kick off the 2024 Copa America knockout phase. Argentina, despite winning all three of their games, has underwhelmed. Lionel Scaloni has also needed to make adjustments during the group stage due to Lionel Messi‘s slight knock.
Messi has been suffering from a sore right hamstring, an injury that has bothered him during the first half of the MLS season. While Messi has been training lightly, he did miss Argentina’s last group stage match against Peru and was initially doubtful for the match against Ecuador.
However, it looks like the Inter Miami superstar is ready to get back to the field. According to Argentine national team insider Gaston Edul of TyC Sports, Leo’s round-the-clock rehab has worked, and Lionel Messi is slated to start against Ecuador tonight.
Messi starts: Argentina’s lineup vs Ecuador
With Messi on the team, here’s Argentina’s starting eleven to play Ecuador in the 2024 Copa America quarterfinals: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Gonzalez; Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez.
Ecuador and Argentina have met multiple times in the Copa America, with Argentina historically holding the upper hand in their encounters, showcasing their dominance in the tournament.
Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina controls the ball against Moises Caicedo #23 of Ecuador in the second half during an International Friendly match at Soldier Field on June 09, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Kelvin Loyola is a seasoned content writer and journalist at Bolavip, boasting over 15 years of experience in sports journalism and marketing. He has covered a wide array of sports including the USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Liga MX, as well as the NBA, MLB, NHL, and various entertainment topics. Prior to his journalism and marketing career, Kelvin worked in post-production, contributing to numerous movie, television, and digital projects. He also brings expertise in project management, social media, and web development. A graduate of Queens College with a degree in Media Studies, Kelvin is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. His passions extend beyond his career to include soccer, marketing, photography, surfing, and pop culture, particularly comics.
