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Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: My goal is to reach Argentina team for Copa America

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Arsenal goalkeeper is eyeing a spot in the Argentina team for the 2020 Copa America.

Despite never representing Argentina at senior level, Martinez is looking to be in the Argentina national team. Speaking with the Daily Star in the United Kingdom, here’s what the Arsenal man had to say:

“My goal is to reach the Argentine national team, I have the qualities. I need only a little more playing time.

“I want to add minutes, make a great season, be Arsenal’s number one and have chances of being in the team that plays the Copa America 2020.

“I know that the national team’s goalkeepers coach has followed me last season at Reading and wants me to play. That’s why having good games at Arsenal, which is one of the best clubs in the world, I will have the possibility.

“Our coach tells everyone that we are one more player and told us that we are among the beset goalkeepers who play with our feet, which is something very important for his game system.

“He (Arsenal goalkeeper Leno) has more professional matches than me, but in qualities I am equal to or better than him.”

Diego Maradona wants to sign Argentina striker Adolfo Gaich to Gimnasia y Esgrima

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Diego Maradona reportedly wants to sign Argentina striker Adolfo Gaich to Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.

Argentina as well as football legend Diego Maradona is currently managing Superliga side Gimnasia. Per TyC Sports, due to the injury to Lautaro Chavez, the club would be looking to bring in another striker.

San Lorenzo president Matias Lammens has reportedly been contacted by someone from Gimnasia letting him know that they would like to sign Adolfo Gaich.

The striker was one of Fernando Batista’s standout stars for the Argentina U20 team and he just made his debut for the senior team in the 4-0 win against Mexico.

Lautaro Martinez better scoring start than Lionel Messi, Gabriel Batistuta, for Argentina

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Lautaro Martinez has a better scoring ratio for the Argentina national team than Lionel Messi, Gabriel Batistuta and other legends.

Despite just turning 22 years old, the current Inter striker has had a phenomenal personal start to his Argentina national team career. Lautaro has scored 9 goals in 13 matches for Argentina.

Scoring three goals vs. Mexico in just 22 minutes, the numbers moved the former Racing Club man ahead of certain big Argentina names.

In short, in their first 13 games for Argentina, both Gonzalo Higuaín and Diego Maradona had scored 7 goals. Gabriel Batistuta had 6 goals in his first 13 games and Hernan Crespo with 5 in 13 while Sergio Aguero had 4 goals in 13 matches.

As for Lionel Messi, he had 2 goals in his first 13 for Argentina.

Lautaro Martinez: 9 goals in 13 games.
Gonzalo Higuaín: 7 goals in 13 games.
Diego Maradona: 7 goals in 13 games.
Gabriel Batistuta: 6 goals in 13 games.
Hernan Crespo: 5 goals in 13 games.
Sergio Aguero: 4 goals in 13 games.
Lionel Messi: 2 goals in 13 games.

 

 

Agustin Marchesin named Portuguese league goalkeeper of the month

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Agustin Marchesin was named as the best league goalkeeper for the month of August.

The former America man joined FC Porto in the summer transfer window. He is back in the Argentina national team, having played against Chile in the 0-0 draw.

Lautaro Martinez: “I am happy and emotional” following Argentina hat trick

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Lautaro Martinez scored his first hat trick for Argentina and spoke to the media about it all.

Now on 9 goals in 13 games for the Argentina national team, Lautaro Martinez started both friendly matches this month. He has turned into a machine goal scorer for Lionel Scaloni’s team. Speaking to the media after the 4-0 win vs. Mexico, here’s what he had to say:

“I am happy and emotional. We sacrifice a lot to be here and it’s not every day you score three goals with this shirt.

“It’s very difficult to get here and to stay here. There are very good players. I am very happy and thankful to my team mates and to the coaching staff. This is also thanks to them because they give me a lot of confidence. We try to bring joy to the national team, hopefully we continue on this road.

 

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