According to journalist Matias Palacios, Scaloni has decided to rest Messi for the final Copa America group stage match.
After two rounds of group stage matches, Argentina has collected six points, securing a spot in the knockout stage with one game to spare. They will face Peru in their final group stage match.
Matias Palacios said Messi is still feeling slightly unwell and the coaching staff doesn’t want to risk it. They decided to rest Messi to better prepare for the upcoming quarter-finals.
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