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Erik LAMELA, Manuel LANZINI among names who could make Argentina squad

Erik LAMELA, Manuel LANZINI and Ignacio FERNANDEZ are the three possible replacements for Exequiel PALACIOS in the Argentina team.

The injury bug has started to hit the Argentina national team. Coach Lionel SCALONI has already had to look at potentially using Milton CASCO as a right back as Renzo SARAVIA isn’t fully fit. But now, there’s more concern.

As we reported earlier, Exequiel PALACIOS is battling a hamstring problem and TyC Sports are reporting that three names have emerged as a possible replacement. Two former River Plate players and one present one.

Tottenham are in the Champions League final and Erik LAMELA is one of the names being mentioned to possibly replace PALACIOS. The other is Manuel LANZINI of West Ham United and the third is PALACIO’s team mate with River, Ignacio FERNANDEZ.

 

Exequiel PALACIOS injured, likely to miss Copa America for Argentina

Exequiel PALACIOS is likely to miss the Copa America with Argentina as he suffered an injury during River Plate’s Recopa match.

It’s not the best of news for Argentina as rumors are coming out that there’s a strong chance Exequiel PALACIOS will miss the Copa America. Per a report by TyC Sports, PALACIOS had discomfort in one of his hamstrings. Further tests will be done to determine the severity of his injury.

However, as it stands, the rumors are that PALACIOS will not make the Copa America for Argentina.

 

Gonzalo HIGUAIN, Willy CABALLERO win Europa League with Chelsea

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Congratulations to both Gonzalo HIGUAIN and Willy CABALLERO on winning the Europa League with Chelsea.

Despite not playing in the final, both players will be able to add Europa League winners medals to their trophy cabinet. For the former Argentina forward, it’s his first trophy with Chelsea since joining them in January from AC Milan on loan. It’s also his first European cup trophy as he has never won the Champions League.

For goalkeeper Willy CABALLERO, it’s his second trophy with Chelsea after having won the 2017-2018 FA Cup. Just like HIGUAIN, he has never won the Champions League and it’s his first European cup.

Congratulations to both Gonzalo HIGUAIN and Willy CABALLERO!

Tottenham submit bid for Argentina’s Giovani LO CELSO

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Tottenham have reportedly made a bid for Argentina’s Giovani LO CELSO.

Per a report by BBC, the Champions League finalists have submitted a bid of €60 million for the Argentina and Real Betis man. However, per the report, Real Betis have a clause of €100 million for the midfielder and would like to get something more in that region.

Giovani LO CELSO scored 16 goals and had 6 assists in a breakout season for Betis where he was one of their best players. He was included in Argentina’s World Cup team last year and finds himself included in the Copa America squad.

 

Milton CASCO could start as right back for Argentina instead of Renzo SARAVIA at Copa America

The right back position is one which is raising a few eyebrows for the Argentina national team.

Renzo SARAVIA of Racing Club was expected to be the starting right back for Argentina at the Copa America but fitness issues appear to be a problem. With his team’s opening match at the Copa America in two weeks, coach Lionel SCALONI could start Milton CASCO instead of SARAVIA who is battling fitness issues.

A report by TyC Sports states that CASCO has emerged as the favorite in the list of players to replace SARAVIA should he not be fit to start.

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