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Leonel DI PLACIDO of Lanus: Argentina call-up “shocked me”

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Leonel DI PLACIDO of Lanus: Argentina call-up “shocked me”

Argentina full back Leonel DI PLACIDO was absolutely shocked upon hearing that he has been selected for Argentina’s upcoming friendly matches against Guatemala and Colombia.

Interim Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has selected many new faces and it was Lanus president Nicolas RUSSO who gave DI PLACIDO the call to tell him he will be included in the Argentina team. Here’s what the DI PLACIDO had to say:

“It shocked me, I wasn’t expecting it. I didn’t even know the list came out today. I was chosen and I have to take advantage of it. You can’t give up because anyone can be selected. Thankfully I have a visa, I have a foot forward.

“My good form made me reach Lanus (from Atletico Tucuman) but at first I didn’t participate much. Now, luckily, the coach has given me confidence and I feel much better.”

Leonel also spoke about the full backs in the Argentina league:

“I believe that little by little, they’ll appear. Fabricio BUSTOS, Leonardo GODOY and Renzo SARAVIA are all at a good level.”

Franco VAZQUEZ: “I played for Italy but always felt Argentine”

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Franco VAZQUEZ: “I played for Italy but always felt Argentine”

Franco VAZQUEZ has been called-up to the Argentina team despite having already played for the Italian team.

Interim coach Lionel SCALONI’s Argentina squad was announced on Friday and one of them was the name of 29 year old Franco VAZQUEZ. Speaking with TyC Sports, here’s what VAZQUEZ had to say:

“I spoke to him and he told me there was a possibility (of being called-up), I thanked him. Two years ago I was called-up to the Italian National Team because my mother is Italian. But thank God I now have this possibility. I have always felt Argentine.”

Despite being called-up, it remains to be seen if VAZQUEZ will be in the team’s long term plans.

Argentina team announced, Mauro ICARDI, Paulo DYBALA and many new faces

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Argentina team announced, Mauro ICARDI, Paulo DYBALA and many new faces

Interim Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has announced his list of players for next month’s friendly matches.

Lionel SCALONI’s list has been announced and the squad looks very similar to that which we have been reporting the last few days. A total of 29 players have made the team. We have 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders and 6 forwards.

Here’s the list which has been released:

Goalkeepers:

Sergio ROMERO (Manchester United)
Geronimo RULLI (Real Sociedad)
Franco ARMANI (River Plate)

Defenders:

Gabriel MERCADO (Sevilla)
Marcos ACUNA (Sporting CP)
Ramiro FUNES MORI (Villarreal)
German PEZZELLA (Fiorentina)
Eduardo SALVIO (Benfica)
Nicolas TAGLIAFICO (Ajax)
Walter KANNEMANN (Gremio)
Alan Franco (Independiente)
Leonel DI PLACIDO (Lanus)
Fabricio BUSTOS (Independiente)

Midfielders:

Maxi MEZA (Independiente)
Matias VARGAS (Velez)
Franco CERVI (Benfica)
Franco VAZQUEZ (Sevilla)
Giovani LO CELSO (PSG)
Leandro PAREDES (Zenit)
Santiago ASCACIBAR (Stuttgart)
Rodrigo BATTAGLIA (Sporting CP)
Exequiel PALACIOS (River Plate)
Gonzalo MARTINEZ (River Plate)

Forwards:

Cristian PAVON (Boca Juniors)
Angel CORREA (Atletico Madrid)
Lautaro MARTINEZ (Inter)
Mauro ICARDI (Inter)
Giovanni SIMEONE (Fiorentina)
Paulo DYBALA (Juventus)

Out of those 29 players, only 9 were part of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup squad. Franco ARMANI, Gabriel MERCADO, Marcos ACUNA, Eduardo SALVIO, Nicolas TAGLIAFICO, Maxi MEZA, Giovani LO CELSO, Cristian PAVON and Paulo DYBALA made the team in June.

Gabriel HEINZE on Lionel MESSI not playing for Argentina: “I understand”

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Gabriel HEINZE on Lionel MESSI not playing for Argentina: “I understand”

Gabriel HEINZE has given his opinion on Lionel MESSI’s decision of not playing for Argentina as well as the rest of the other players.

The current Velez coach knows a thing or two about pressure. Having played for the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid just to name a few, he’s no stranger to criticism. And when asked about captain Lionel MESSI’s decision of not playing for Argentina next month, he gave an answer. Here’s what he had to say:

“It’s a consequence of everything that has happened. It’s entirely his right to take that decision but hopefully he keeps playing because he’s a player we have to keep enjoying.”

HEINZE was often under fire by fans and the media years ago after a big mistake for Argentina in a World Cup qualifier. An experienced player having taken part in many tournaments with the National Team, HEINZE said that he would understand if MESSI decided not to continue.

“I also I understand if he decides not to continue because what has happened with these players is something which should not be allowed.”

Roberto PEREYRA looks to continue Watford goal form, Argentine’s in EPL Week 2 Preview

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Roberto PEREYRA looks to continue Watford goal form, Argentine’s in EPL Week 2 Preview

Joint English Premier League top scorer Roberto PEREYRA will look to continue his goal scoring form as Watford are away to Burnley.

Sergio AGUERO of Manchester City missed a golden chance in the first week against Arsenal but will look to find his first goal of the season as they play Huddersfield. The big match of the weekend is that of Chelsea and Arsenal and both teams have two Argentine goalkeepers. However, both are squad players and likely won’t play in the match.

Here’s the rest of the matches for the weekend:

Saturday:
Cardiff vs. Newcastle (Federico FERNANDEZ)
Tottenham (Juan FOYTH, Paulo GAZZANIGA, Erik LAMELA) vs. Fulham
West Ham (Manuel LANZINI, Pablo ZABALETA) vs. Bournemouth
Leicester City vs. Wolves
Everton vs. Southampton
Chelsea (Willy CABALLERO) vs. Arsenal (Emiliano MARTINEZ)

Sunday:
Manchester City (Sergio AGUERO, Nicolas OTAMENDI) vs. Huddersfield
Burnley vs. Watford (Roberto PEREYRA)
Brighton vs. Manchester United (Marcos ROJO, Sergio ROMERO)

Monday:
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool

There are a few players that appear to be in the Argentina National Team picture. Juan FOYTH is expected to get called to the senior squad. Interim coach Lionel SCALONI apparently has Nicolas OTAMENDI in mind for the team but doesn’t plan to call him up for next month’s matches.

Goalkeeper Sergio ROMERO could be included in the Argentina squad depending on the recovery of his injury.

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