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Five-times World Player of the Year Messi will miss the
fixture with a thigh problem, giving the 21-year-old Atletico
Madrid forward Correa a chance to add to his five caps.
"There is only one Messi," Correa told reporters after training
on Tuesday. "I am happy to be here and if I am to replace him
then I will try to do it in the best way possible and help the
team."
Argentina are third in the South American qualifying group for
the 2018 World Cup, a point adrift of leaders Uruguay
approaching the halfway stage.
Peru sit ninth in the 10-team standings which will provide up to
five qualifiers for the tournament in Russia. (Reporting by
Reuters TV; Editing by Patrick Johnston/John O'Brien)
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