Argentina vs Bolivia in 2016 Copa America Preview: Lionel Messi to Play Final Group Game - Start Time, TV Info, Livestream and Ticket Pricing
Messi Expected to Play But Angel Di Maria's Participation Still Unsure
Mighty Argentina will face off with Bolivia on Tuesday night (June 14, 2016) at 10 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT) hoping to maintain a record with no losses in Group D of Copa America Centenario.
Argetina star Lionel Messi is expected to play in the game but it is still uncertain whether he will begin the matchup. He previously played for the remaining half hour versus Panama and led the team to a 5-0 victory, MLS Soccer reported.
He seems to be doing well after sustaining a back injury which prevented him from playing during the opening game against Chile. Argentina coach Gerardo Martino made the assurance that he will play for the team on Tuesday.
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"We will do what we believe [best], according to the opinion of the player and the doctor," Martino told MLS Soccer. It seems to me that Leo lost his fear in the game against Panama. As the days pass he will feel even better still."
In addition, ESPN claimed that fans could see Messi more on the bench than on the field since Martino wants him healthy and fit throughout Copa America. The FC Barcelona player is not yet 100 percent recovered from his previous injury. The coach noted that he would have to consult Messi first and team doctors on how they would strategize for the Bolivia matchup.
If Messi's participation in the game has been confirmed, the opposite applies to Angel di Maria. He is still recovering from muscle problem after the game versus Panama. Martino said the player is doing great with his recovery but claimed there is still nothing definite on his return.
According to Daily Mail, forward Sergio Aguero will have his first start of the tournament as per Martino's game plan. The coach is preparing his team for a highly possible win versus Bolivia to usher them to their Group D victory.
However, MLS Soccer noted that Bolivia has proven itself to be a fighting team and it would certainly not back down even from a superior opponent such as Argentina. They are expected to keep their energy high and gameplay in place to be able to answer whatever Argentina is brewing for Tuesday night.
The game begins at 10 p.m. at the CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washingtonn. Tickets for the game are priced between $70 to $360. The match will also be shown live on television via FS1, UniMás, UDN with an online livestream through this link.
