The video that proves Messi is alone in Argentina

But there is one fundamental difference: he has no partners to link up with in Argentina.

The Barcelona star was unable to beat Peru's Gallese, but his teammates also failed to convert any of Messi's assists to patch Argentina's qualifying campaign.

Up to six chances were born at the feet of Messi, who acted as a striker, midfielder and defender. The proof the Argentine team is just Messi plus ten more players running around aimlessly.

Messi ayer hizo de defensa, centrocampista y delantero. Generó todas las jugadas de peligro de Argentina. pic.twitter.com/fnlChluRkG

— Fonsi Loaiza (@FonsiLoaiza) 6 October 2017