BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi is in and Paulo Dybala is out of Argentina’s squad for friendlies against Ecuador and Guatemala before defending its Copa America title next month.
The squad of 29 players announced on Monday will be cut by three by coach Lionel Scaloni when he finalizes the group on June 12.
Midfielder Dybala was part of Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in 2022.
Argentina will play Ecuador on June 9 in Chicago, and five days later Guatemala in Landover, Maryland.
Argentina begins at the Copa America on June 20 against Canada in Atlanta. Chile and Peru are also part of Group A.
Argentina:
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Franco Armani (River Plate), Gerónimo Rulli (Ajax).
Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Germán Pezzella (Real Betis), Lucas Martínez Quarta (Fiorentina), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuña (Sevilla), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Valentín Barco (Brighton).
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement
Brighton dents Newcastle's European hopes by securing EPL draw
I didn't realise a DEADLY hazard was hiding in the tiles of my new home
Pirates rookie Paul Skenes hits triple digits routinely, strikes out 7 in big league debut vs. Cubs
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
Musa has goal, assist to propel Dallas to 2
'New way to understand the world' unlocked by quantum researchers
I was a stalking victim of the real
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
Woman gets 2 life sentences in 2021 murders of father, his longtime girlfriend
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
Benteke scores 3 goals to help DC United beat Atlanta United 3