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Messi set for Argentina return after int’l suspension – Scaloni reveals

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Superstar Lionel Messi will return to Argentina squad next month after he was served suspension in November, coach Lionel Scaloni says.

The Argentine star was given a three-month ban from international football in August after he alleged that the South America’s governing body CONMEBOL is “corrupt” during the Copa America.

Having been sent off in Argentina’s third-place play-off win over Chile in July, Messi didn’t seem to collect his medal and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner later explained that he didn’t want to “be part of this corruption.

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He was said to have also slammed the officials in the competition after Argentina’s semi-final loss to Brazil’s hosts, then indicated officials and the VAR will support Tite’s men against Peru in the final, which the Selecao won 3-1.

The Argentina skipper has missed friendlies against Chile, Mexico and Germany, and he will sit out Sunday’s clash with Ecuador ahead of next month’s return.

Asked about Messi, Scaloni told reporters: “Messi is not here due to suspension.

“Sergio Aguero is not here because he’s been carrying a problem and has not been training 100 per cent with his club.

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“Surely both will be here next month.”

Argentina are coming off a 2-2 draw away to Germany on Wednesday – a game in which Scaloni’s men overturned a two-goal deficit in the second half.

Scaloni has already named his line-up for the match against Ecuador, with Agustin Marchesin, Juan Foyth, German Pezzella, Walter Kannemann, Marcos Acuna, Nicolas Gonzalez, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Lucas Ocampos, Lucas Alario and Lautaro Martinez starting.

“The idea is to play with attacking players. With players that get to the penalty area,” Scaloni said.

“We believe that this is the right way. We take decisions thinking about what is best for the team.”

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