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Argentina Throwback Thursday: Juan Roman RIQUELME against Peru

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In this week’s edition of the Argentina Throwback Thursday, we have Juan Roman RIQUELME scoring and assisting against Peru at the 2007 Copa America. It was the quarter finals of the tournament and Argentina were up against Peru. The Albiceleste started the match with the following eleven:

Roberto ABBONDANZIERI
Javier ZANETTI
Roberto AYALA
Gabriel MILITO
Gabriel HEINZE
Javier MASCHERANO
Esteban CAMBIASSO
Juan Sebastian VERON
Juan Roman RIQUELME
Lionel MESSI
Diego MILITO

Regular number 9 Hernan CRESPO injured himself in the group stages and was ultimately replaced by MILITO. After the end of the first half, Juan Roman RIQUELME took over.

A shot from the edge of the area with his left foot beat Peruvian goalkeeper Leao BUTRON to give Argentina the lead. The second goal was nothing short of a genius. RIQUELME went into his passing repertoir and produced a ball which sliced through three Peruvian players before Lionel MESSI scored to double Argentina’s lead.

Javier MASCHERANO managed to make it 3-0 with his second of the tournament before RIQUELME, of course, netted once more this time off a brilliant counter attack by Carlos TEVEZ.

RIQUELME turned on the style the entire tournament and probably even more so against Mexico in the semi finals. But that performance against Peru, two goals and an assist, was something of RIQUELME’s level. Unfortunately, Argentina would go on to lose the final but Argentina definitely misses a player of Roman’s caliber.

Last week’s Argentina Throwback Thursday saw Hernan CRESPO score a peach of a volley against Colombia.

Lionel SCALONI tries new eleven in Argentina training ahead of Guatemala match

Roy Nemer
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Interim Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has tried out a different line-up in training ahead of Argentina’s match against Guatemala on Friday.

The general idea appears to be that SCALONI would try out two different formations for the matches against Guatemala and Colombia. With reports that Nicolas TAGLIAFICO will captain the Argentina for both games, it would appear as though he would likely start both matches. Here’s the eleven which was put out by SCALONI:

RULLI; SARAVIA, FRANCO, FUNES MORI, TAGLIAFICO; LO CELSO, BATTAGLIA, PALACIOS; PAVON, SIMEONE, MARTINEZ.

The eleven isn’t confirmed and SCALONI is still trying out different players but that front three of PAVON, SIMEONE and Gonzalo MARTINEZ looks set to start against Guatemala.

Nicolas TAGLIAFICO to captain Argentina in their friendly matches

Roy Nemer
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Nicolas TAGLIAFICO will reportedly captain the Argentina National Team during their friendly matched against Guatemala and Colombia.

With regular captain and figure of the Argentina team Lionel MESSI taking a break from international duty, TyC Sports are reporting that the Ajax left back will wear the captain’s armband for his country. This coming while veteran goalkeeper Sergio ROMERO not playing.

TAGLIAFICO is no stranger to being a captain as he wore the arm band several times while with old club Independiente.

Franco CERVI of Benfica, “Pity” MARTINEZ of River Plate talk Argentina team

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Franco CERVI and Gonzalo “Pity” MARTINEZ both spoke to the media about being with the Argentina National Team.

Two of many new comers in the Argentina National Team, Franco CERVI of Benfica and Gonzalo “Pity” MARTINEZ of River Plate both commented on the Argentina National Team. Speaking to the media, here’s what CERVI had to say:

“It’s a privilege but also a very big responsibility.”

Franco CERVI also spoke about interim Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI:

“We have to get to know him and listen to his ideas. You have to try and carry it out in the best way possible.”

Gonzalo “Pity” MARTINEZ had this to say:

“Now it depends on me to not take off this shirt, which is what I love the most.”

MARTINEZ on being used on the left side of the attack:

“It’s a position which I’m used to playing as well. The team has helped me a lot to feel comfortable.”

Lautaro MARTINEZ confirmed to miss Argentina matches

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Lautaro MARTINEZ will miss Argentina’s two friendly matches against Guatemala and Colombia.

A tweet from the official Argentina account has confirmed that tests were done on MARTINEZ’s left calm and a decision has been made for him to miss the two matches. As we reported a few times, he and Mauro ICARDI were serious doubts for the team.

Per reports, Giovanni SIMEONE will likely get the nod up front against Guatemala.

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