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Argentina prep without Messi

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -The absence of Lionel Messi in Argentina's lineup would normally be a source of joy for the Albiceleste's opponents, such is the influence of the reigning FIFA Ballon d'Or winner.

But Chile, Argentina's opponent in the Copa America Centenario on Monday, isn't your normal foe. La Roja prevailed in last year's Copa America final when it beat Argentina on penalties, so it won't be daunted, whether Messi plays or not.

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal even went so far as to say he would like to see Messi on the field.