Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has admitted that Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria are “irreplaceable,” while hinting at a new style of play for Argentina as they look toward the future.

Lionel Messi was in tears as he hobbled off in the Copa America final in July and was sidelined for 105 days - but he made a goalscoring return for Inter Miami on Saturday

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni is hopeful he will have Lionel Messi available for the World Cup qualifiers in October.

Messi has not played any competitive football since he hobbled off in the 66th minute of Argentina's 1-0 extra-time victory against Colombia. As a result, Messi has not featured for Inter Miami since scoring a goal in a 3-3 draw against St Louis City on June 2.

The Inter Miami star is absent due to injury, forcing the world champions to rethink their system without Messi’s presence in the starting XI.

Lionel Scaloni spoke ahead of a new round of South American Qualifiers and referred to Lionel Messi's return to the Argentina national team.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni expressed doubts about the scheduling of the Finalissima clash between Argentina and Spain due to a packed international calendar. Lionel Scaloni shared his concerns about the highly anticipated Finalissima between Argentina and Spain during a press conference ahead of Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Colombia.

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni believes Lionel Messi could be back playing within two weeks as he nears a full recovery from his ankle injury.