Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says he is not surprised by Lionel Messi’s continued impact at age 39, describing him as “a machine.” Multiple reports note that a muscle strain had posed a risk to Messi’s tournament, potentially interrupting his participation. Despite that concern, Scaloni says Messi remains Argentina’s most influential player and continues to perform at a high level.
Yahoo Sports reports Messi has been Argentina’s best player in the World Cup, tallying eight goals, while Al Jazeera highlights that the injury threat did not derail his tournament. Both outlets attribute the coach’s confidence to Messi’s reliability and output, with Scaloni emphasizing his endurance and consistent performances.
The reports frame Scaloni’s comments as reassurance about Messi’s form and fitness following the earlier strain, while also underscoring that Messi continues to deliver results for Argentina throughout the competition.
