BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi is probably under the greatest pressure of his career, having been blamed for Argentina's poor performances in its first two matches at the Copa America.
However, his teammates are coming to his defense and coach Sergio Batisa is expected to change his lineup for Monday’s decisive match against Costa Rica, bringing in Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero and Angel Di Maria — and taking out Carlos Tevez, Ezequiel Lavezzi and either Ever Banega or Esteban Cambiasso.
Messi’s father, Jorge, said Friday his son was under "terrible pressure" and was upset when he and his teammates were booed off the pitch following Wednesay’s 0-0 draw against Colombia.
