As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, the Argentina national team is taking no chances, gathering in Miami to prepare for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Venezuela. Amidst the uncertainty of the storm’s path, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has declared a state of emergency, bracing for potential heavy rain and flooding.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has rejoined his Argentina teammates in training, marking his first international duty since the triumphant Copa América final against Colombia in July. The Inter Miami captain had been sidelined for two months with an ankle injury but has since made a successful return to action with his club.
Argentina will be without several key players, including Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who has been struggling with a knee problem. Marcos Acuña, Paulo Dybala, and Nico Gonzalez are also injured, while goalkeeper Emi Martínez is serving a suspension.
Despite these setbacks, Argentina remains atop the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings with 18 points from eight games. They face a critical match against Venezuela on Thursday before hosting Bolivia on October 15. As the team prepares to travel to Venezuela, they will be keeping a close eye on Hurricane Milton’s progress, hoping to avoid any disruptions to their plans.
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