Just Like Maradona in 1994, Expert Cautions Fans Will Not Get the Best Version of Messi in Qatar 2022

Just Like Maradona in 1994, Expert Cautions Fans Will Not Get the Best Version of Messi in Qatar 2022

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Fernando Signorini, a former Argentine national team physical trainer has cautioned fans of La Albiceleste to lower their expectations going into the 2022 World Cup
  • Signorini fears the Argentine national team might struggle as Lionel Messi is not at his physical best to replicate his best years in the championship
  • Argentina has been placed in Group C and will face Mexico, Poland, and Saudi Arabia as they start their race for a 3rd World Cup title

Argentina's chances of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup could be up in smoke even before kicking a ball if predictions go accordingly.

La Albiceleste is looking to win a third World Cup trophy when Qatar 2022 kicks off in November but might face a huge challenge in achieving that goal.

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According to a report via PSG TALK, Fernando Signorini, a former physical trainer for the Argentine national team, has revealed fans will not get the best version of Messi at the World Cup.

“We are seeing an expected version of Messi. Without a doubt, we will not see the best version of Messi in Qatar.
"Just as Diego did not arrive in the best version of him in 1994. In that, physical conditions are decisive, especially in high competition.
"For me, the best Messi has passed. Time does not forgive, especially in highly competitive sports.”

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup as he bids to win the only major trophy missing from his cabinet.

Lionel Messi urges PSG to sign Lazio's Luka Romero

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi has given his opinion on who he feels Paris Saint-Germain should add to their squad next summer.

According to Tribal Football, Lionel Messi has encouraged PSG to go for Lazio's 17-year-old whizkid Luka Romero.

Romero joined the Serie A outfit from Real Mallorca but has struggled to break into the first team of the Biancocelesti.

Argentine legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona played together

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Argentine legends of different eras Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona were once teammates as they graced the same pitch during a charity match in 2005.

The pair, who are arguably the greatest players to have graced the game, were linked together and they remarkably played alongside each other.

Messi was just 10 years old when Maradona retired from professional football in 1997 as the little chap was still on the learning course at Newell’s Old Boys.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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