Lionel Messi will play for Argentina in this summer’s Copa America in Brazil, according to national team boss Lionel Sclaoni.
The Barcelona captain returned to international duty against Venezuela on Friday, making his first appearance for his country since the World Cup.
Messi has been ruled out of Argentina’s friendly against Morocco on Tuesday, but his manager says he is expecting him to play in the summer tournament.
“Leo will be in Copa America. It is evident he will be. He showed maximum will here, and we see he is very driven.