Julio Soler has arrived in Argentina and spoke about being called-up to the national team and the call-up of José Manuel López.

Soler is part of the Argentina national team for the two World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Ecuador. The 20 year old left back joins the team and will begin training on Monday. Speaking to the media at the airport, here is what he had to say:

“I was really hoping for this call-up. I can’t wait for the evening to arrive so I can be with the World Champions.”

The Argentine was also asked about José Manuel López, his former team mate at Lanús, who has also been called-up:

“I am waiting for him today, I am very happy for him. We shared a lot at Lanus too and I am very happy for him.”

Alan Varela has arrived in Argentina and spoke about his call-up to the national team and Lionel Messi’s potential last match in Argentina.

Varela is in Argentina and will begin training with the team on Monday. The 24 year old is part of the team for the two World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela and Ecuador.

The Argentine spoke to the media upon arriving and here is what he had to say about his call-up:

“I am very happy, very happy to be here. The truth is that it’s a dream, to be able to enjoy the time I am here to the most.

“When the preliminary list came out, I was very focused on the match but when the final list came out, I felt immense happiness. I didn’t speak with Scaloni, only Aimar spoke to me.”

He was also asked about the match against Venezuela potentially being Lionel Messi’s last match in Argentina:

“It will be something unforgettable for me. Messi’s last match, hopefully will be a party, one to remember for ever. He’s the best player in the world, that has given so much for Argentina, hopefully it will be a party for him.”

The Argentina national team’s week will begin with training on Monday behind closed doors as they play Venezuela on Thursday.

Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina will play a World Cup qualifier on Thursday against Venezuela with training beginning on Monday. Players of the Argentina national team will begin arriving Monday and the team will hold a first training session at 6:00 pm local time.

On Tuesday, the team will train at 5:00 pm with the final 15 minutes being open to the media. Lionel Scaloni will speak at a press conference on Wednesday with a training session at 5:00 pm local time, once more, behind closed doors.

Argentina will play against Venezuela on Thursday at the Monumental stadium. Their final training session, which will also be behind closed doors, will take place on Friday.

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