The captain said their draw against Paraguay was frustrating, and demanded improvements from his team-mates when they meet the Copa America champions next
Argentina captain Lionel Messi warned his team cannot afford to fall asleep against Uruguay in the Copa America following their 2-2 draw against Paraguay.The World Cup 2014 finalists surged into a two-goal lead against Ramon Diaz's side on Saturday, but were stunned when first Nelson Valdez then Lucas Barrios scored to peg them back.
And Messi insists his side have no more room for error in Group B, warning that defending champions Uruguay have the talent to punish them when the two sides meet on Tuesday
"We played well in the first half, but we fell asleep in the second," the 27-year-old said.
"We should have put the game to bed when they came on to us. In the first half we completely dominated possession, but in the second Paraguay took the ball away from us.
"Obviously it's frustrating to be held to a draw after being 2-0 up, but we have to move on, think about Uruguay and improve. We have to keep the ball a bit more and manage the game."
Uruguay are eager to establish themselves as favourites to advance to the quarter-finals after they opened their Copa campaign with a 1-0 victory over Jamaica.
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