One of West Ham’s best players on the pitch (if not the best player), Manuel LANZINI scored for West Ham against Liverpool.
A match to forget for the hammers but a solid performance from the former River Plate man as he scored in West Ham’s 4-1 loss to Liverpool. With Liverpool up 2-0, West Ham’s number 10 scored his first goal of the season. However, only 55 seconds after the Argentine international found the back of the net, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored for Liverpool.
Manuel LANZINI goal
While not in the latest Argentina squad, he will surely give coach Jorge SAMPAOLI a lot of problems while putting together the list next time.
Gabriel MERCADO will not take part in Argentina’s upcoming tour of Russia after suffering an injury to his right hamstring.
His club, Sevilla have just confirmed this stating that he will not take part in the weekend’s clash against Barcelona. Jorge SAMPAOLI has decided to call upon Emanuel MAMMANA of Zenit St. Petersburg as the replacement. MAMMANA was initially named as one of the reserves when the squad’s was announced last week. His last appearance for Argentina was in the 6-0 win over Singapore back in June.
For MAMMANA, it means little travelling as he is based in Russia and both friendly matches will be held in that country.
Cristian PAVONÂ is the latest name called-up from the domestic league.
With the two matches against Russia and Nigeria fast approaching, Jorge SAMPAOLI has called-up four players based in Argentina. Those four players being youngster Cristian PAVON (Boca Juniors), Enzo PEREZ (River Plate)’ Dario BENEDETTO (Boca Juniors) and Fernando BBELLUSCHI (San Lorenzo).
With Lucas BIGLIA’s injury, SAMPAOLI decided to name a replacement, with that player being Emiliano INSUA of Stuttgart. Here is the updated list (including the four domestic players):
Argentina’s list of players for the matches against Russia and Nigeria.
Argentina Goalkeepers:
Sergio ROMERO
Nahuel GUZMAN
Agustin MARCHESIN
Argentina Defenders:
Javier MASCHERANO
Federico FAZIO
Gabriel MERCADO
Nicolas OTAMENDI
German PEZZELLA
Emiliano INSUA
Argentina Midfielders:
Eduardo SALVIO
Ever BANEGA
Marcos ACUNA
Leandro PAREDES
Emiliano RIGONI
Matias KRANEVITTER
Aleandro GOMEZ
Diego PEROTTI
Enzo PEREZ
Fernando BELLUSCHI
Argentina Forwards:
Lionel MESSI
Sergio AGUERO
Mauro ICARDI
Angel DI MARIA
Paulo DYBALA
Cristian PAVON
Dario BENEDETTO
Lionel MESSI is expected to sit out the match against Nigeria.
Reports are coming out that Lionel MESSI will not take part in Argentina’s friendly match later this month (on November 14) against Nigeria. MESSI will play Argentina’s first friendly match against Russia on November 11 in Moscow before flying back to Barcelona.
MESSI did the same thing back in June when Jorge SAMPAOLI first took charge of the team. The Argentina captain played in the team’s 1-0 victory against Brazil in Australia while missing the match against Singapore a few days later.
Argentina versus Nigeria at 2014 World Cup
The last time the two teams faced off was at the 2014 FIFA World Cup where the Albiceleste won 3-2 courtesy of two goals by Lionel MESSI himself.
A match for the history books as Sergio AGUERO breaks the Manchester City goalscoring record.
It’s been coming since the start of the season. The magical number to break was 177 and Sergio AGUERO reached it a few weeks ago and scored goal number 178 in a Manchester City shirt to become the club’s all time highest goalscorer. However, AGUERO wasn’t the only Argentinian to find the back of the net. With Napoli ahead 1-0, Nicolas OTAMENDI scored a well placed header to draw Pep GUARDIOLA’s team level.
With the score at 2-2, Kun pounced on a dead ball, ran forward and his shot found the back of the net for goal number 178 (in 264 matches) in a Manchester City shirt. That goal proved to be the winner as Manchester City picked up a 3-2 win against Napoli.
Pep GUARDIOLA as well as Sergio AGUERO himself (speaking with Manchester City’s website) commented on the goalscoring record. Here’s what they had to say:
Pep GUARDIOLA:
“When one guy achieved that – big congratulations. What he’s done for all his team-mates – he’s a legend in the history of this club. Enjoy it. Everyone has to be so proud.”
Sergio AGUERO on goalscoring record:
“I am very happy for this moment. I am happy because the team helped support me with the City fans and the staff. Thank you very much for everyone. Now, I am enjoying this moment.
“I am very happy. This moment is once in a lifetime. This [shirt] is for my son. He text me to say: if I score, to bring the shirt to him!
“I am happy for my family in Argentina and my friends. Hi everyone!”
Sergio AGUERO and Nicolas OTAMENDI’s goals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr4qoqjOkZg
Sergio AGUERO talks goalscoring record
Team mates congratulate Sergio AGUERO
Congratulations to AGUERO for such an incredible achievement. A Manchester City legend!
