After Jorge Sampaoli called Argentina Lionel Messi's team, the FC crew examine whether Messi is influencing squad selection, particularly with the absences of Dybala and Icardi. Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli felt his side showed some promising signs as they beat Italy 2-0 without Lionel Messi in a friendly in Manchester. Five-times world player of the year Messi sat out the pre-World Cup outing at the Etihad Stadium as a precaution because of a muscle problem. He watched from the stands, alongside injured Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, as Argentina upped the tempo after a pedestrian first half to win with late goals from Ever Banega and Manuel Lanzini. Sampaoli...from ESPN FC News https://ift.tt/2G056ub
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