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Martino Palermo talks about Argentina attack, Sergio Aguero, Lautaro Martinez, more

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Legendary striker Martin Palermo spoke about who should start for the Argentina national team between Sergio Aguero and Lautaro Martinez while also commenting on Adolfo Gaich’s move to Europe.

Martino Palermo knows a thing or two about scoring goals. Be it for Boca Juniors or the Argentina national team, Palermo has scored some important goals throughout his career. Speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo, here’s what he had to say about Argentina’s current attack:

“I get the feeling that Scaloni is leaning more for Lautaro Martinez but the option is Aguero. They are even.”

Palermo, who was part of the 2010 World Cup team with Sergio Aguero, had this to say about his former team mate:

“Kun is always a reference. He doesn’t stop scoring goals and breaking records. When everything restarts, we’ll have a better idea what the coach is looking for. They can play together without any problems.”

He also spoke about Adolfo Gaich, who is making the switch over to Europe:

“We’ll see if he’s ready for Europe. I believe he is. He has the potential and that is very important.”

Gerardo Tata Martino: “I wanted to coach Argentina at the 2018 World Cup”

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Former Argentina national team coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino gave an interview where he spoke about the World Cup, why he left the AFA and this generation of players.

Gerardo Martino is presently coaching the Mexican national team but he has had an impressive resume. From coaching Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina to giants FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team, Martino has gained experience. Tata helped lead Argentina to two consecutive Copa America finals where the team fell short both years.

Martino gave an interview with CD.F.CL, de Chile where he spoke about it all. Here’s what he had to say:

“I still wanted to be the coach of the Argentina national team at the World Cup in Russia, of course.

“In terms of football, I’m satisfied with what happened with Argentina because we played in two Copa America finals and we lost them against Chile on penalty kicks. So from what was seen in terms of football, it was very hopeful.”

Tata Martino coached Argentina from 2014 having taken over from Alejandro Sabella who had managed them to a World Cup final. He took over the reigns from 2014 and left shortly after the 2016 Copa America. Here is what he had to say as to why he left the AFA:

“I’d gone through a difficult time with those in charge and because of that, there weren’t many reasons to continue with the AFA. However, they are now much more organized.”

Regarding current coach Lionel Scaloni and the team:

“As for the work that Lionel Scaloni is doing, there’s a change of players which has started and that’s logical. And that’s why I see the Argentina national team with a good future. This generation is replacing one of the best in the history of Argentine football.”

Argentina defender Emanuel Mammana of Zenit back from ACL injury after 290 days

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Emanuel Mammana is back from injury for Zenit after being out for 290 days.

The Argentina defender suffered a partial rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in October of last year which has kept him out since. That wasn’t his first major injury since joining the club as back in March of 2018 he had ruptured ligaments in the same knee.

Mammana started for Zenit in their 2-1 win against Rostov in the team’s final game of the season. It was the defender’s first appearance for the club since October 2019 against Ural. He has now played 41 matches for the reigning Russian Premier League champions. Sebastian Driussi and Emiliano Rigoni also played in the win with Rigoni scoring the first goal of the match.

Still only 24 years old, Mammana was called up by Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni prior to his injury.

Juventus keeping tabs on Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul

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Juventus are reportedly keeping tabs on Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul.

The Udinese midfielder could soon be on his way out. Per a report by Corriere dello Sport, the Serie A champions are interested in signing de Paul. Still only 26 years of age, de Paul is entering the prime of his career and this could be the big move for him.

He has played 29 matches this season, starting 28 of them and scoring 7 goals in the process. He also leads his team in assists with five to his name. Should he join Juventus, he would become team mates with Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain.

Rodrigo de Paul came up through the Racing Club youth system where he then made the jump to Europe in 2014 joining Valencia. He didn’t have the best of spells in Spain as he ended up going back on loan to Racing before finally joining Udinese in 2016 and being a permanent figure in the team.

Ironically, Udinese will be playing Juventus today in the league.

Adolfo Gaich comments on his future with the Argentina national team

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Adolfo Gaich is the latest Argentine striker to make the jump to Europe as his deal with CSKA Moscow is all but official and the 21 year old is confident he will still be called to the Argentina national team.

Despite many big name strikers being called to the Argentina national team, Gaich has already been capped once. A star for the U20 team at the World Cup, he made his senior national team debut at the end of last year. Despite not joining one of the top 5 European leagues, Gaich is confidence he’ll still be in the Argentina national team radar. Speaking in an interview with TyC Sports, here’s what he had to say:

“I never thought I’d be far from the Argentina national team. I know it’s a great opportunity to gain experience in European football and I know that I will continue to be called to the national team.

“I always try to enjoy every match, every training camp, these are things that make you very happy.

“I’ve been in contact with the coaching staff. That doesn’t confirm me anything but I trust in myself and I know that I could be at a good level.”

Gaich also spoke about his time with San Lorenzo:

“There were times where I had more desire to play and it didn’t happen. Where I didn’t get an opportunity. There were times where I had that confidence and I was able to show it on the pitch, which were during my last few months.

“Those are things I carry deep in my heart because they were beautiful moments which I lived, scoring goals and that’s what I’ll keep with me from all of this.”

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