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Nicolas TAGLIAFICO to captain Argentina in their friendly matches

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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.

Jose PEKERMAN steps down as coach of Colombia National Team, Argentina future?

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It is now official, Jose PEKERMAN is no longer the coach of the Colombian National Team.

There were rumors that PEKERMAN would step down and others stating he would stay on but it has now been made official, Jose PEKERMAN is no longer the coach of the Colombian National Team. Ramon JESARUN, the president of the Colombia FAN had this to say:

“It hurts, but it’s a personal decision and had nothing to do with money or Pascual LEZCANO.”

PEKERMAN was Colombian’s longest lasting coach and there are already rumors that he the Argentina U20 World Cup winner could come back and work with the AFA. PEKERMAN was linked with the general manager position as well as once more becoming the senior coach of the Argentina National Team.

Geronimo RULLI, PAREDES, SIMEONE and more in Argentina training eleven

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Interim Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has tried out his first formation and players on Tuesday for Argentina.

With Paulo DYBALA still not joining the squad due to off pitch problems and Inter captain Mauro ICARDI likely to miss out due to injury, here were the eleven players which were tried out in training:

RULLI; BUSTOS, PEZZELLA, FUNES MORI, TAGLIAFICO; LO CELSO, PAREDES, PALACIOS; PAVON, SIMEONE, Gonzalo MARTINEZ.

It’s worth noting that Lautaro MARTINEZ is also unfit and there are rumors that Lionel SCALONI would play two different teams for the two matches.

Argentina vs. Guatemala – Los Angeles, Friday, September 7 at 11:00pm Eastern (8:00pm California time, 4:00am UK Saturday).

Argentina vs. Colombia – New York, Tuesday, September 11 at 8:00pm Eastern (5:00pm California time, 1:00am UK Wednesday).

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