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Argentina coach will bench Dybala ‘because of Messi’

Argentina coach will bench Dybala ‘because of Messi’

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli had no good news for Inter fans yesterday as he revealed that the nerazzurri star Mauro Icardi has a physical problem and may not be allowed to play against Peru.

Inter are now sweating over the injury of their captain as the nerazzurri are due to face AC Milan after the International break.

​Sampaoli, however, has also released some updates regarding Paulo Dybala and Lionel Messi claiming that the Juventus star won’t start against Peru due to the Barcelona ce.

“Leo [Messi] must replicate what he does for Barcelona. He must play close to the goal and my job is to prepare the best conditions for him to score. He must understand that he must play close to the goal.”

“Dybala is our future but he is not compatible with Messi because they play in the same position, they are really similar. We want more guarantees for this game. It will be a special game and we have to play the best way possible.”

Argentina face Peru at the La Bombonera tonight and must seal a win if they still want to have a a chance to qualify for the World Cup.