Scaloni: Messi 'Doing Well,' Could Play in World Cup Warmups Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel Messi is progressing from a left hamstring injury sustained earlier this month, stating the forward could participate in upcoming World Cup warmup matches ahead of the team's tournament debut on June 16. The 38-year-old star suffered the injury on May 25 during his final appearance with Inter Miami before joining the national team. Scaloni emphasized that Messi's recovery is on track, noting the player trained with the group for part of the session and is no longer experiencing a full separation of the muscle. "Leo is doing well," Scaloni said Friday. "He's coming along, and that gives us tranquility." The manager hinted that Messi might feature in the upcoming friendly matches against Honduras on Saturday or Iceland on Tuesday, though the exact timing remains uncertain. Argentina's preparations for the World Cup include a pair of friendlies scheduled at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, and Auburn, Alabama. The team will face Honduras on Saturday before concluding its pre-tournament buildup with a match against Iceland on Tuesday. Scaloni acknowledged that several players are currently training separately due to injuries, including Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Nico Paz, and Gonzalo Montiel. He explained that these players are recovering but will not participate in the friendlies to avoid risking their health. "The idea is that they don't play in these matches," Scaloni said. "We don't want to take a risk, even though they're getting better." The manager also reiterated Argentina's commitment to fielding a fully fit squad for the World Cup, stating the team would not hesitate to replace an injured player on the 26-man roster if necessary.#lionel_messi #argentina #world_cup #lionel_scaloni #honduras
Pedro Gallese sobre nuevos convocados de Perú: "Les tocará demostrar en los partidos" El seleccionador peruano Mano Menezes está cerca de iniciar su ciclo con la selección nacional, que enfrentará a Senegal en París. Pedro Gallese, arquero del Deportivo Cali, expresó su entusiasmo por el momento que vive en la selección. "Es un orgullo estar aquí, muy feliz por este nuevo proceso y vamos a dar lo mejor por la selección", dijo en una entrevista con Bicolor+. Gallese destacó la importancia del duelo contra Senegal y Honduras como partidos de preparación. "Son partidos para conocer las ideas del nuevo comando técnico y para reencontrarnos como equipo", explicó. La primera convocatoria del técnico incluyó a varios jugadores debutantes en la selección absoluta, quienes deberán demostrar su capacidad según el portero. "Ellos se han ganado la convocatoria, ahora les toca demostrarlo en los entrenamientos y en los partidos", añadió. El arquero también comentó sobre los primeros contactos con Menezes. "Tenemos pocos días de entrenamiento, son nuevas ideas, pero siempre lo mejor para la selección", concluyó, reflejando la expectativa de que el nuevo ciclo marque un punto de inflexión para el equipo.#senegal #mano_menezes #pedro_gallese #deportivo_cali #honduras
