This footage was filmed and produced 10 October 2023.

The captain of the Argentine National Team, Lionel Messi, trained normally again with the rest of his teammates in practice this afternoon at the Ezeiza facility and is preparing to start again for the match against Paraguay, for the third date of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

At one point in training, Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was considered to be a starter in case the captain was not in optimal condition but, at least against Paraguay, Messi would start from the first team. Against Peru that possibility may be revived.

The bad news of the day in Ezeiza was given by Lautaro Martinez, who suffered a blow to his right ankle during soccer practice for the starters and had to limp to the locker room, which leaves doubt about his appearance from the beginning this Thursday , something that would give Julian Alvarez the chance to be the center forward against the Paraguayans.

SHOTLIST:
1. Various training sessions of the Argentine soccer team at the AFA grounds;
2. Various supporters outside the property.