One of the best footballers of the world and the century is dealing with an Achilles tendon injury. Lionel Messi (37) failed to stand out in the current Copa America tournament. He never got into the scorers’ list, but Argentina certainly managed to reach the semi-finals, where they will challenge Canada on Wednesday morning in New Jersey (3.00 AM EAT).According to coach Lionel Scaloni (46), the captain of the Gauchos will be ready and will play against the Canadians. Messi returned to action in Thursday’s quarter-final win over Ecuador after missing the final group stage game against Peru through injury. He played the entire match, including extra time, in the match that saw Argentina progress to the semi-finals, but appeared physically exhausted.Colombian five-goal rhapsody sees them to the semis!And when it comes to the penalty drama against the Ecuadorians, he was the only player of the current world champion who did not convert his shot.”Leo is fine, and he will play, so we are calm. His condition looks good. He is irreplaceable for us,” coach Scaloni said at a press conference ahead of the match with Canada.”It’s simple. I’ll ask Leo how he feels, and if he says he’s ok, then he’ll play at least 30 minutes. If he’s available, he’ll definitely start.COPA AMERICASemifinalsWednesday03:00: (1.40) Argentina (4.40) Canada (9.00)Thursday03:00: (2.80) Colombia (2.95) Uruguay (2.85)***odds are subject to change***
