{"id":235501,"date":"2023-09-11T16:29:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T16:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=235501"},"modified":"2023-09-11T16:29:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T16:29:54","slug":"argentina-stars-bring-oxygen-tubes-to-cope-with-extreme-altitude-in-bolivia-for-world-cup-qualifier-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/argentina-stars-bring-oxygen-tubes-to-cope-with-extreme-altitude-in-bolivia-for-world-cup-qualifier-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina stars bring oxygen tubes to cope with extreme altitude in Bolivia for World Cup qualifier | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
ARGENTINA'S World Cup winning stars are having to use oxygen tubes to deal with the high altitude ahead of their clash with Bolivia. <\/p>\n
The Albiceleste take on Bolivia tomorrow night in a World Cup qualification match up at the Hernando Siles Stadium. <\/p>\n
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The football ground, which is in the La Paz region of Bolivia, will likely raise a different kind of challenge for the Argentinian squad with its altitude sitting at a whopping 11,932 feet above sea level. <\/p>\n
The high altitude means players will find it more difficult to catch their breath and as a result they have been seen carrying around personal oxygen tanks.<\/p>\n
Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister has even posted a picture of himself using a handheld tank to take on board the right amount of oxygen whilst on the team coach. <\/p>\n
And the Argentina team aren't the only visitors to the Bolivian stadium that have resorted to using oxygen tubes. <\/p>\n
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In 2017 Brazil players were also pictured using the tanks to make sure their oxygen levels were up to scratch.<\/p>\n
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Being anywhere more than 6000 feet above sea level can cause breathlessness, dizziness and headaches. <\/p>\n
But it's not just the physical problems that Argentina will have to cope with, but the altitude could also mean Lionel Messi is taken out of the starting 11. <\/p>\n
The Inter Miami star was subbed off during Argentina's 1-0 victory over Ecuador last week and boss Lionel Scaloni might not feel he can risk him at the crazy heights.<\/p>\n
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