adminLionel Messi has warned his Argentina teammates that tonight’s Copa America clash with Uruguay is a must-win encounter after their stumbling draw with Paraguay.
The tournament favourites were left stunned on Saturday after they let a 2-0 lead slip as Paraguay snatched a 2-2 draw with a last-gasp equaliser in Group B.
Argentina’s shaky defensive display in the second half has reawakened doubts about their ability to produce a title-winning performance in Chile, where they are chasing a first major championship in 22 years.
Messi, who had a hand in one of Argentina’s goals before scoring the second from the penalty spot, could not hide his fury after what looked like being a comfortable opening victory ended in a draw.
“To be leading 2-0 and to end up with a draw makes me angry,” the Argentina captain said.
“Looking at it now, you have to say that the Uruguay match is one we absolutely have to win,” he added. — AFP
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