Lionel Messi’s Absence from Argentina vs Indonesia Match Was Planned in Advance
JAKARTA – Lionel Messi’s absence from defending the Argentina national team in the FIFA Matchday match against the Indonesian national team turned out to have been arranged a long time ago. The absence of the former Barcelona and PSG player certainly disappointed his fans in Indonesia.
The Indonesia vs Argentina match itself ended with a score of 0-2 for the visitors at the Bung Karno Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, last June 19. Before the match took place, it was reported that the mega star would not be present in Indonesia and this seemed sudden.
However, journalist for the Argentine media, TyC Sports, Gaston Edul, revealed a different fact. According to him, Lionel Messi’s decision not to attend Indonesia had been planned for a long time. Edul claimed that Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni had discussed this before Argentina arranged the FIFA Matchday schedule against Australia and Indonesia.
“This was a decision that was taken a long time ago, before the match schedule was arranged. It was not spontaneous or sudden, it was planned for a long time,” said Gaston Edul in an exclusive interview with Najwa Shihab quoted from Najwa Shihab’s YouTube channel, Sunday (25/6) /2023).
“Messi needs to rest, and Scaloni as the coach of the Argentine national team knows this. That’s why he allowed him to go,” he continued.
In the interview, Edul said that Lionel Messi actually still has a chance to be present in Indonesia. That could have happened if the match between the Indonesian national team and Argentina took place before the match against Australia.
The absence of Lionel Messi in the match against Indonesia may have disappointed his fans, but it was a decision made in the best interest of the player and the team. Rest and recovery are crucial for athletes, especially for someone as influential and talented as Messi.
How did Lionel Messi’s absence from the Argentina vs Indonesia match align with coach Lionel Scaloni’s plans and discussions with Messi?
Lionel Messi’s absence from the Argentina vs Indonesia match was not a sudden or spontaneous decision, but rather a planned arrangement made in advance. According to journalist Gaston Edul, Messi and coach Lionel Scaloni had discussed this prior to the scheduling of the FIFA Matchday matches against Australia and Indonesia.
While fans in Indonesia may have been disappointed by his absence, it was a decision made in the best interest of the player and the team. As Messi’s workload and commitments are immense, he needs time to rest and recover. Scaloni, understanding the importance of this, allowed Messi to skip the match against Indonesia.
Had the match against Indonesia taken place before the one against Australia, Messi could have been present. However, the scheduling did not align in a way that would have allowed his participation.
Rest and recovery are crucial for athletes, especially for someone as influential and talented as Messi. Taking the time to rest and recharge ensures that he can continue to perform at his best for both his club and national team.
It’s disappointing to see Lionel Messi missing out on the match against the Indonesian national team, especially when it was apparent that his absence was pre-planned. Nevertheless, it’s an opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their talent.
It’s disappointing to see Lionel Messi absent from the match against the Indonesian national team, especially after knowing it was a pre-planned absence. He’s an incredible player and his absence will surely be noticed on the field.