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According to Argentine sports media, the official medical report on Ezequiel Lavezzi's injury indicates that it is a dislocated fracture of the left elbow. Surgery will be necessary, and therefore, he will not be able to play in Sunday's final with Argentina.
Bad news for Gerardo Martino, who placed 'Pocho' as the starter against the United States and he did not disappoint. He troubled the opposing defense with his runs down the left and even scored the first of the four goals that gave the Argentines the victory.
In the second half, he also caused trouble. Thanks to one of his crosses, 'Pipita' Gonzalo Higuain scored the third goal for Argentina. All this happened before the hard blow he took while trying to control a pass from Mascherano, without noticing the advertising boards at the edge of the field.
Bad luck for the former PSG player. Biglia came on in his place and will possibly replace him in the final, which will be played on June 26 in New Jersey. Here, the Argentines will try to break the 23-year streak without winning a Copa América.
Lavezzi, along with Messi and Higuain, were among the best against the United States. However, the assist from 'Pulga' in the first goal and his great free-kick goal for the second put him a step above his teammates, making him the standout player of the match.
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