Lisandro MartÃnez could return on for the Argentina national team and Manchester United by the end of October.
MartÃnez has been out with a knee injury since February and he could be returning onto the pitch soon. According to TyC Sports, the 27 year old is back on the pitch training with a ball but not doing full football work.
He underwent an MRI last week with the results coming out no problems.
MatÃas Soulé’s agent has stated that he would have the possibility of being called up by the Italian national team.
Soulé has been in great form for AS Roma. He has scored three goals and has two assists in six league matches but has not played yet with the Argentina national team. He is not with the Argentina national team in Miami for their two friendly matches against Venezuela and Puerto Rico. Speaking with Corriere dello Sport, here is what his agent MartÃn Guastadisegno had to say:
“He’s been working really hard for the national team. He’s the only one among the young Argentine players who hasn’t played a single minute yet.
“He’s becoming a leader in an important team like Roma and deserves an opportunity.
“He’s Italian-Argentine and I don’t know what could happen if the situation with Argentina doesn’t change. As of today, everything is open, legally, he would have the possibility of being called up by the Italian national team.”
Per reports by journalist Gaston Edul, the friendly match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, scheduled for Monday, has undergone a change of venue.
Originally planned to be played in Chicago, the match has been moved to Miami due to ongoing protests in the city that made hosting the event there unfeasible. Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium, home of Lionel Messi, has emerged as a possible new venue for the fixture.
Further details, including official confirmation and ticket information, are expected to be announced soon.
This will be Argentina’s second friendly match in the United States, following their upcoming game on Friday against Venezuela at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Mundo Albiceleste will be on-site as accredited media to cover Argentina vs. Venezuela, bringing exclusive coverage, photos, and pre-match analysis directly from Miami.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has mentioned that he will try to see new players against Venezuela and Puerto Rico.
The Argentina national team will play Venezuela on October 10 in Miami and will plau Puerto Rico on October 14 in Chicago. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, here is what Scaloni had to say:
“We will try to see new players with these upcoming games, to see if they can get on board, as we say. We feel that every time there’s a match with this jersey, whether it’s an official competition or a friendly, it’s something unique.
“For us, there are never friendlies, not for the players either, and they know that very well. They’re in an important moment for what’s ahead, and they know there’s a lot at stake.”
“We will speak with Messi, the idea is not to risk anyone.
Nicolás Otamendi is suspended for Argentina’s first katch at the World Cup.
Otamendi was red carded for Argentina in their 1-0 loss against Ecuador in the World Cup qualifiers. With the Argentina national team not playing any more World Cup qualifying matches, it has been confirmed that Otamendi is suspended for Argentina’s first match at the tournament.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni will not be able to play Otamendi in the first match.
