Player Ratings for Argentina’s Friendlies vs. Italy and Spain

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Matias Wodner
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Outside of a couple of individual performances, there aren’t too many positives to talk about for Argentina. Jorge SAMPAOLI’s team has shown nothing to provide confidence going forward, and his player selections were hit-or-miss in this round of friendlies. Let’s see how his squad selections fared against Italy and Spain.

Willy CABALLERO, GK

CABALLERO was arguably the man of the match against Italy, making various acrobatic stops in order to keep a clean sheet. His great work was relatively undone against Spain, when he came on as an injury substitute and proceeded to give up five goals, though a few of them weren’t really his fault.
Rating: 7/10

Sergio ROMERO, GK

Was subbed off due to injury after 22 minutes against Spain, following a collision with Diego Costa on a save attempt. Hopefully he’s okay, because Argentina will need him to come up big at the World Cup with the defense looking all out of sorts.
Rating: N/A

Nicolas TAGLIAFICO, LB

In addition to being an absolute tank in defense, TAGLIAFICO consistently got forward dangerously and helped in attack, either with crosses or overlapping runs. Argentina has found their left back for the next five-plus years.
Rating: 9/10

Nicolas OTAMENDI, CB

The only Argentina player who actually seemed to care when he was on the field, Argentina would’ve given up 15 goals against Spain without OTAMENDI. Consistently snuffed out attacks in both matches.
Rating: 8.5/10

Federico FAZIO, CB

Despite many knocking FAZIO due to his lack of speed, he continually puts in solid performances in defense, and we saw how the back line can discombobulate without him against Spain. He and OTAMENDI need to be the starting center back duo going forward.
Rating: 8/10

Marcos ROJO, CB

Being part of a defense that gives up six goals is one thing, but being directly at fault for about half of them is something else. Did absolutely nothing to lay claim to a spot in Russia, let alone a starting spot.
Rating: 2/10

Fabricio BUSTOS, RB

Was given a tough task against Lorenzo Insigne and Marco Asensio. Had a few poor touches and was in poor position at times, but that is expected of a 21-year-old against two of the best teams in the world. Much faster and better going forward than MERCADO, but it’s a legit competition for right back.
Rating: 6.5/10

Gabriel MERCADO, RB

Only played around 30 minutes in total, and didn’t contribute much. His versatility as a right back or center back will be needed in Russia.
Rating: N/A

Giovani LO CELSO, MID

Had a few careless passes lead to counters, but was one of Argentina’s best players in both friendlies. Grew increasingly comfortable in both games and created two fantastic scoring chances with through passes (BANEGA goal and MEZA), in addition to constantly looking to jolt forward with the ball.
Rating: 8/10

Ever BANEGA, MID

Provided a serious offensive spark in the Italy match even before his goal, but was nowhere to be found against Spain’s ridiculous midfield. That is the Jekyll and Hyde nature of Ever BANEGA.
Rating: 7/10

Lucas BIGLIA, MID

Supposedly a “defensive” midfielder by trade, Biglia was too slow to provide any cover for the back line. It’s a wonder he continues to play 90 minutes in every match for La Albiceleste. I guess his short passing in tight spaces is pretty good.
Rating: 5/10

Leandro PAREDES, MID

His back pass into the path of Ciro Immobile that nearly led to a goal was nerve-wracking, but PAREDES showed his midfield abilities by winning the ball back at times and springing the team forward with good short and long passes. A shoulder injury kept him out of the match against Spain, where they really could’ve used him.
Rating: 7.5/10

Javier MASCHERANO, MID

Can’t start anymore, and probably shouldn’t even come on as a substitute going forward. Played positionless against Spain and didn’t cover for the back line when Spain broke, which was consistently. Cleaned up a few counter-attacks, but that was it.
Rating: 4.5/10

Manuel LANZINI, MID

Perhaps the man of the match against Italy, LANZINI capped off a great performance with a stellar finish for the second goal. His ability to take on defenders and track back in defense makes him an invaluable asset. He earned a spot for the World Cup.
Rating: 8.5/10

Pablo PEREZ, MID

Didn’t get much playing time, but made a few erroneous passes in his 30 minutes. If he goes to Russia at the expense of Paulo DYBALA or Mauro ICARDI, the world will riot.
Rating: N/A

Maximiliano MEZA, Winger

Was Argentina’s best player throughout the Spain match, constantly out-dribbling defenders and embarking on dangerous runs with the ball. Needs to trust his left foot more when shooting.
Rating: 8.5/10

Angel DI MARIA, Winger

Was wasteful with every other possession, but DI MARIA was as active as ever and provided fantastic offensive relief down the left flank. Created a few scoring chances, to boot. Would’ve been nice to see him link up with TAGLIAFICO more often.
Rating: 7/10

Diego PEROTTI, Winger

Came on for an injured DI MARIA and was dangerous on the left wing, either cutting in and crossing or making things happen on the outside. PEROTTI is experienced and has technical ability that other younger players don’t. He should be on the plane to Russia as DI MARIA insurance.
Rating: N/A

Christian PAVON, Winger

PAVON is active, but it’s surprising to see him continue to get playing time ahead of Angel CORREA on the right wing. PAVON’s only contribution outside of a few successful take-ons was a dirty tackle in the waning moments of the match against Spain.
Rating: 6/10

Marcos ACUNA, Winger

Only played six minutes, surprisingly. He’s a known commodity and can play on the left wing or at left back, so he will be at the World Cup.
Rating: N/A

Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Striker

Was nothing short of awful in both matches. His run and assist to LANZINI was very good, but missed way too many chances and carelessly lost the ball when trying to dribble. Sergio AGUERO needs to be healthy for the World Cup.
Rating: 4/10

Lautaro MARTINEZ, Striker

Didn’t get enough playing time or service to make an impact. His future is blindingly bright, but Mauro ICARDI or Paulo DYBALA must take his spot in Russia.
Rating: N/A

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31 Comments

  1. Do we really need a Striker ? Higuain will fuck it up (as usual) ,,,
    Icardi will fuck the players wives,,,, Aguero will take selfies,,,,,
    Just use dybala as false 9 and see (the problem is we don’t have time to try anything )

  2. Caballero

    Gino peruzzi, garay, mussachio, ansaldi

    Paredes, kranevitter, lanzini

    Dybala, messi, icardi

    And this is the team that should win the world cup.

    With sampaoli and some of the current players, argentina has no chance in russia, even with messi around. Argentina has great young talents but ignored. Sabella ignored icardi otherwise we will see the best striker instead of pipita and palacio in 2014.
    Sampaoli has the chance now to bring icardi. It seems hes going to blew it. And now he even not bring in dybala. Wow!!!
    Sampa is worst than sabella and tata and the fag after him.

  4. My World Cup XI

    3-3-3-1

    Romero (experience in world cup final)

    Mercado Otamendi Fazio/Mori/rojo/Garay(too old)

    Paredes/Pablo/Enzo/Banega Locelso Lanzini (MID paredes locelso inexperience but can be good in attack)

    Dybala(Pavon/Correa) Messi Dimaria(Meza/Acuna/perotti)

    Aguero/Icardi
    (Martinez bench after watching next 2friendlies)

    Tagliafico, bustos, (mascherano/pizzaro) can be selected for WC

    Nomore higuin, biglia waste
    No pace atol

    Inshort

    Midfield 8

    Dimaria(if injured BATTAGLIA(
    Meza/Correa
    Pizzaro
    Lanzini
    Lo celso
    Paredes/pablo/Enzo
    Banega
    Acuna

    Attack 5

    Messi
    Dybala
    Pavon/perotti
    Aguero(if injured Martinez)
    Icardi

    Defence 7
    Mercado
    Otamendi
    Fazio
    Rojo/mori/Garay/pezzela/lamela
    Bustos
    Taglia
    Salvio

  5. What a shame of century!!!! Mascheranho, Di Maria, Higuin, will play for long long years in this team by default. You can say it’s worst squad that Argentina football management have ever produced. With this kind of Management Argentina can’t even win against team like Uganda, Zambia, Haiti. Late 2 goals against Italy didn’t make you better than Uganda. You can say this time Argentina have managed to get into 32 teams is a luck by chance because of all time greatest footballer Leonel Messi. Keep it mind Messi will be remained greatest footballer even without a World cup. But what about Argentina Football??????

  6. Do you call this a team? The players who represented Argentina today were bunch of street players and all are garbage. It is a shame they represent a country. They should all sit home idiots. If this coach depends on Messi then it is all over for Argentina. Also, and if Messi favor some of the players that played today because they are good friends then it is over for Argentina too. If this coach has strong personality, then he must reinforced his defense and other positions with solid players not with ROMERO; BUSTOS, ROJO, TAGLAIFICO; BIGLIA, MASCHERANO; LO CELSO, BANEGA, MEZA; Dimaria, Aguiro, and specifically HIGUAIN who should retire from playing at all. this was the worst team i ever seen playing soccer. it is a shame for abig country like Argentina that can’t find 10 good players that support Messi. I wish Messi plays nationallt to other team in Europ.

    • Wait, you’re blaming this on Tagliafico, Celso and Meza?! Are you serious those 3 were the only ones who actually tried to make something happen. As for Romero, the guy wasn’t on the pitch for more than 20mins how the hell is he incurring your wrath?
      On the other hand I do agree with you that Banega, Biglia, Mascherano and Pipita need to call it quits.

      • lo celso is too raw ,this is evident but sampaoli won’t drop him he is adament ,this guy made big mistake against real madrid.
        what i say is at least give pastore a chance or evaluate him .
        we gave lo celso chances but we are reluctant on pastore this is just joke,erikh cantona praises pastore a lot.

        Had argentina played with only primera players results would be much better .
        Franco armani is the best keeper in primera but we didn’t gave him chance.

        we need to take pragmatic decision this time,we must drop the big names it may cost us this worldcup but if not done may cost us our football legacy.

  9. winners:
    Romero, Messi, Aguero, Di maria.
    Why?
    Just read in here the usual people argue that if they would had been we would beat Spain or draw.
    Blame it on Tagliafico who with Lo Celso were the only players that played with heart.
    Tagliafico was great! if we only had more players like him on the pitch.
    Man how about we leave age and locations aside and select the best players. They can be all old, they can be all young, they can be all playing in Europe, they can all be playing in ANTARTICA. I don’t care if you are good you are good. How about we look ate the best players NOW. Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but NOW. some players like Rojo are still young, but out of form or there are better players. Some players are older like Messi but he is the best. some players are older but have passed their time like Mascherano, and some players are simply not good and must go. It doesn’t matter who you are, if you are the best you must and have to play. How about when we decide to play a certain style of football then select the right players, for example Biglia simply doesn’t fit in possession based football and neither does Rojo but we insist to play them. Chances are you can’t make a butcher a painter. thank you. GOOD NIGHT.

  10. Sampaoli is garbage.
    Line up for the word cup should be
    4-2-3-1

    Romero(even though he’s also trash)
    Bustos -Otamendi- Fazio-Tagliafico
    Lo Celso- Paredes
    (Dybala/Meza/Lanzini/Pavon?)-Messi-Di Maria
    Aguero

  11. I’m done watching Barcelona games and I hope Real Madrid win the UCL this season so Cristina can win another BDOR. Argentina let Messi played only one game during the Russia tour because the AFA wanted to play nice with the Barcelona board. Messi could have easily played against Spain. So too Aguero! Di Maria is older and should be playing wiser yet he is trying to dribble and run pass Italian defenders every time he gets the ball. DI Maria, you’re not 22 anymore, wise up man. If Messi is injured as they claimed, then he should be out for another two weeks so he can be fully recovered and be healthy for Argentina but of course he will play for Barcelona in their next game. I’m not watching another Barcelona game for the rest of the season. Same as Perez threatening Di Maria if he plays for Argentina in the world cup final. Seriously, why does Spain have all this influence over the Argentina national team? Given how Argentina started the first half, with Messi, they would have scored 3 goals on Spain in the first half. Higuain is another story, as much as I admire the player, he takes his goal scoring chances as if he is on the training ground with no care. This is a JOKE..I done with all of these players even Messi.

    Suarez was injured and he defied the Barcelona doctors report and went on to play for Uruguay during the 2018 world cup qualifiers. Suarezs played against both Argentina and Venezuela while injured. At Copa America 2016, while Suarez was on the bench injured and couldn’t participate in the game, he still wanted to play even getting angry by punching the overhead glass that cover the player’s dugout on the touchline. Alexis Sanchez ankle was injured and Wegner warned him not to play for Chile yet he suited up and started for is national team.

    I agree with Maradona, the current players only care about UCL football and what is best for their clubs not what is best for their national team. Just let these guys stay at their European clubs and live like kings for the rest of their lives because they won’t move the needle for Argentina.

    Tevez even though he failed Argentina over the years would play through an injury for is national team over any club. So would Lavezzi. We don’t have these kind of players on the national team anymore, it’s all tattoo, luxury life style, partying, social media and so forth. I’m angry at every single member of this Argentina national team but I’m MORE angrier at Barcelona and Messi.

  12. This is so embarrassing I had to comment. This is hurtful to say the least and I’m not even Argentine so I can imagine how the natives are feeling, as a fan this hurt man. This will surely be number one trending on YouTube.

    Argentina losing to Spain on their home soil shouldn’t have come as a surprise. It’s the manner in which the team lost; a 1-0, 2-1 or even a 3-2 scoreline would past as respectable, but 6-1? Come on man, right before the world cup, this is like a dagger into the chest of any hopes of seeing Argentina winning a world in 2018.

    Colombia played in Spain several months ago and came back from two goals down and tied 2-2. Colombia was played off the park by France last Friday in the first 35 minutes going two goals down yet the team never drop their heads instead they came back and won the game 3-2 at the Parc de Prince stadium.

    As I have said, Sampaoli is too erratic and full of emotions to be the coach of the Argentina national team. There is no sense of calmness on the field or on the touchline. The back and forth pacing doesn’t help anyone. Diego Maradona and now Sampaoli have embarrass the Argentina national team. Sampaoli is the captain of the ship and he is responsible for the 6-1 defeat to Spain. (did Spain even score more because I stop watching the game?)

    Pekerman, Bautista (even with his flaws), Sabella and Tata Martino never embarrass the Argentina national team on the world stage like what we saw against Spain tonight, Bolivia 6-1 and the 4-0 defeat at the 2010 world cup.

    Tata Martino should have stayed on the job. The man went onto coach a team without getting paid for months yet fans constantly dissed him. Argentina played and defended great during the 2016 Copa Centario, the best cohesive football the team had played since Pekerman. Tata Martino is now loved by the fans of Atlanta FC (USA), it might not be much coaching in the USA, but at least he is being appreciate by people who don’t normally take soccer/football as their number one sport. If Tata was shown the door, then why not bring back Pekerman who had shown interest in returning to the national team? A man that already knows everything about coaching the Argentina national team? Pekerman is yet to lose to a European team with both Argentina and Colombia in normal time. Pekerman Colombian national team showed character against France while Sampaoli Argentinean national team embarrasses itself against Spain.

    All the talk about Busto and Tagliafico and how Argentina need youth players on the team. Look here, no other player in Argentina or across Europe outside of Messi, Di Maria and Aguero would have change the result against Spain in Argentina favor. Messi, Di Maria and Aguero are the only three Argentinean players who normally command respect on the pitch by their opponents. You guys want uncapped and inexperience to go up against players who have won the world cup and many UCL title. Outside of Banega no single Argentinean midfielder is playing in the UCL yet people expect better from players who are not playing among Europe best, this is sad given that Argentina call themselves a football powerhouse. Biglia and Masche on the pitch is so 2014, why is it a thing in 2018? The agonist to play the ball from the back is maddening. Playing the ball from the back got the team in trouble yet Sampaoli insist on playing out from the back. Change the tactic or something. It wasn’t worth it trying to beat Spain on possession game. Sampaoli tried to play Spain game and it back fired on the team. With inexperience players on both wings taking risks against experience UCL and world cup winners was always going to be a recipe for disaster. Note: Despite the two early cheap goal AQrgentina gifted Spain, they were the better team in the first half but instead of Sampaoli adjusting the team in order to get back on level terms he went full erratic as usual.

    Without Messi and Di Maria, this Argentina national team has nobody that frighten the opposing teams. You think coaches are sitting out their saying let’s take notes on how to stop Meza, Bustos, Lo Celso and Tagliafico? Kids don’t win world cup. And the young players you see on the other national team, they’re playing in European Champions league finals, semifinals and quarterfinals. Argentina does not possess any of this level of football in their young players. People here brag about players from the Russian League, Portuguese League, low level EPL clubs and the local Primiera League when this level of football is not the quality you want to win a world cup or the UCL.

    Both Icardi and Dybala are overrated so people need to stop behaving as if they’re saviors of the Argentina national team. These are the same two players who couldn’t score against an U20 goalkeeper at home in a must win game against Venezuela the lowliest South American team. Players like Immobile and Insigne score loads of goal playing in Serie A yet does nothing for Italy. I don’t see Dybala and Icardi doing anything for Argentina, they like every other Argentinean player are just club ballers who does nothing for their national team when given the chance. Look at Lamela performance away to Juventus in the UCL? (a major tournament) Yet he was over look for low level players coming out of Argentina and yet people are taking Sampaoli serious. The Argentinean league is a JOKE which need reform, stop kidding yourself thinking the local league is somehow going to produce a world cup majority winning team roster like it did in 78′ and 86’. Sampaoli like Maradona will select 100 players before the 2018 world cup. There is no VISION, no PATIENCE, no PHILOSOPHY in Argentinean football. The AFA and all the people who destroyed Argentina great successful U20 world cup programs need to go in exile from Argentinean football. Majority of the players on this current Spanish national team have been playing and winning tournaments together at U19 and U21 level. While in Argentina these programs are nowhere to be found yet people expect to see a successful national team. Look at the young players in Germany, Spain and France? Argentina will be irrelevant in the future if nothing changes. This game damage the BRAND of Argentinean football. The AFA need to invest more in youth teams, build new stadium, and give the young players better training facility to operate in. Look at the difference training in Manchester City and Madrid compare to any City in Argentina? The stadiums are as old as dirt and people expect youth players to compete with other nations plying their trade in the Argentina Primeira. These young kids only get to play in nice stadiums and world class facilities only when they go to North America and Europe. Argentinean football need to modernize and evolve. Football locally is just not at the level of other major football country. This is a sad chapter in Argentina football. Losing 6-1 is hurtful even in a friendly game. The only positive is; this game didn’t happen at the world cup where it would have been historical as Brazil 1-7 defeat to Germany but in the age of YouTube, this beat down will never go away.

    • Kid
      You are taking a long term approach and you are right, but the problem is immediate. Sampaoli is in over his head for sure. But the solution is still to look at youth. Germany has league players, but the team plays better than the parts. The team looked like crap today. Its because Sampa does not use his brain or his eyes. He uses his emotions. The team can be like this, and go very far. But you have to start somewhere, and better to go with youth than with certain failure.
      Romero
      Mercado Otamendi Garay Tagliafico
      Enzo Perez/ Augusto Fernandez ( I am not sold on either one of these 100 percent but finding someone who is a destroyer with legs is not the hardest find in the world)
      Meza Dybala Lo Celso
      Messi

    • Kidulthood quote 1:

      [Look here, no other player in Argentina or across Europe outside of Messi, Di Maria and Aguero would have change the result against Spain in Argentina favor. Messi, Di Maria and Aguero are the only three Argentinean players who normally command respect on the pitch by their opponents]

      Like how kun and maria changed games in the WCQ? Stop kidding yourself kid, only messi can change a game and not even a fully rested messi, a fit kun and level headed maria could’ve changed the result today because Argentina’s geriatric midfield was non existent.

      Kidulthood quote 2:

      [You guys want uncapped and inexperience to go up against players who have won the world cup and many UCL title. Outside of Banega no single Argentinean midfielder is playing in the UCL yet people expect better from players who are not playing among Europe best]

      Guess what, the uncapped Meza and the inexperienced Celso were the only half decent players for Argnetina today. Also Lanzini – the player you didn’t think was good enough for the NT – was MVP against Italy, while your boys Banega, Masch, Biglia and Higuain were disgraceful.
      Also you think just because a player or players playing/winning the CL means that they’ll perform well in the WC? May I remind you of what happened to spain in 2014 when their WC/multi CL winning side got their asses handed to them by a very young, inexperienced Holland and don’t forget about Brazil dominating the WCQ with 2 out of their midfield 3 playing in freaking china for heaven’s sake.
      The albicelestes don’t need every player to be playing in the CL since messi, kun, Maria and Otamendi will fill that quota, what they need is a skillful, highly athletic group of players who can play Sampa’s high pressing, highline defense game without running out of steam after 45 min and completely collapsing in the second half against Nigera and spain.

      Kidulthood quote 3:

      [Both Icardi and Dybala are overrated so people need to stop behaving as if they’re saviors of the Argentina national team. These are the same two players who couldn’t score against an U20 goalkeeper at home in a must win game against Venezuela the lowliest South American team]

      They’re still better than the eternal choker Higuain and Kun who is fit once every blue moon.
      As for not scoring against Venezuela, well maybe that because your boys banega, masch and biglia were playing midfield during those games and provided the ‘overrated’ Icardi and Dybala with a grand total of ZERO service. Also remind me how many goals did pipita and kun score in the WCQ?

      Kidulthood quote 4:

      [The Argentinean league is a JOKE which need reform]

      Spoken like a man who has NEVER watched the primera! Again I need to remind you that the best player for Argentina today (meza) was a player currently plying his trade in that ‘joke’ league.
      Pavon was horrible today but he was a bright spark against Russia and Nigeria and he plays in the primera.
      South America’s clubs in general are far, far behind europe’s and not just case specific to Argentina’s clubs but that doesn’t stop bright, talented players from emerging through these clubs.

  14. Yeah, GREAT idea, lets leave Dybala and Icardi off the team and call up Higuain and some other piece of shit. Only are we arrogant enough to say those 2 players don’t even deserve a spot on the bench. You think if they were born in Spain, Spain would not call them up? What a joke.

    THE ONLY SAVING GRACE is that the Argentine media will absolutely DESTROY Sampaoli for these call ups. And if Messi even thinks about dressing up for the next La Liga game he will be eaten alive as well, and rightfully so.

    Argentina DOES NOT play any friendlies. You suit up, you better play to win. Gutless heartless soulless players suiting up that are an embarrassment to the country

  15. Positives? We got our ass handed to us because every coach has a fucking disease in their brain that thinks Higuain can score…and that a fossil that is not even good enough to play in Argentina and plays in China is needed for leadership. And a guy who constantly misses penalties in Biglia is relevant. I would kill to have a coach who has the balls to call it what it is. These guys had their chance and now they are embarrassing the country. The team should be built around players like Dybala, Alario, Lo Celso, Meza, Tagliafico, and a few more that have NEVER had a fair chance because we keep calling up the fucking Messi click. I would rather have a team without Messi that is built on talent than a team chalk full of losers that are his friend.
    Every coach comes in here and thinks they can fix the brains of our players…but you either have it or you don’t. And these losers don’t. They don’t have the conviction to win anything….I thought Sampaoli had brains and balls, but he is no different than the people who failed before him.

  16. Romero’s one lucky b, he got “injured”
    Caballero made 1 mistake and that was when he kicked the ball to a Spain player and we got scored.
    The other goals were not his doing!

  17. “The only Argentina player who actually seemed to care when he was on the field, Argentina would’ve given up 15 goals against Spain without OTAMENDI” ??? He probably has part on all Spain goals

  18. Who gives these ratings??

    Higuain 4/10??? this guy shud be rated for being burned alive or something not for football.

    The game was lost due to slow midfield and Rojo and Higuain.

    The reason we fell apart in 2nd half is coz our midfield couldnt compete with them physically and got tired.

    Masch and Banega shouldn’t be starters.

    Paredes should play in this midfield no matter what.

    Bring in Guido pizzaro and see wht he brings.

  19. Let’s take the positives instead of just the negatives.
    I didn’t watch the game so I do t know first hand but there is time to make the proper adjustments and better lose badly now than in the WC.
    I have to assume that mascherano, biglia and you know who wont be called upon.

    So much for Willy huh, anyway he is a solid backup but not a starter.

    • Positives? We got our ass handed to us because every coach has a fucking disease in their brain that thinks Higuain can score…and that a fossil that is not even good enough to play in Argentina and plays in China is needed for leadership. And a guy who constantly misses penalties in Biglia is relevant. I would kill to have a coach who has the balls to call it what it is. These guys had their chance and now they are embarrassing the country. The team should be built around players like Dybala, Alario, Lo Celso, Meza, Tagliafico, and a few more that have NEVER had a fair chance.
      Every coach comes in here and thinks they can fix the brains of our players…but you either have it or you don’t. And these losers don’t. They don’t have the conviction to win anything….I thought Sampaoli had brains and balls, but he is no different than the people who failed before him.

    • @Dfox, the positive we saw the potential of the new player and Rojo, Banega, Biglia and Mascherano showed the world how old they have grown. Let’s hear what Sampaoli says post match. But we found new capable ones too.

  20. If Higuain is a 4/10, what does it take to be a 0? How many goals do you have to miss? How fat and slow do you have to be? These ratings look as though we won today…fucking joke

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