Martino will wait until the end of the week before making a final decision.
Reports today from the Argentine medical staff have stated that Lucas Biglia was able to jog without any problems and for the time being will stay with the team. They believe he will be able to make a full recovery as he is making good progress. Therefore, Tata Martino has decided to wait until the end of the week before making his final decision on whether or not to call up Guido Pizarro.
Pressure on Tata Martino to win Copa America!
There’s rumours floating around that Jorge Sampaoli may be the next Argentina coach if Tata Martino fails to win Copa America. Will this be Martino’s last straw?
Talking Argentina and the Copa America!
Earlier on Monday, I was invited onto the Low Limit Futbol podcast where I discussed the Argentina National Team, the Copa America and I give my predictions.
Give it a listen, if you would like to hear my part, it starts at 38:15. Hope you guys like it!
http://lowlimitfutbol.com/low-limit-futbol-episode-121-roy-nemer/
Lucas BIGLIA is out of the Argentina team.
Lucas BIGLIA has been ruled out of the Copa America due to injury and Tigres (Mexico) player Guido PIZARRO has been called-up as a replacement.
Problems within the AFA could mean Argentina will not take part in the Copa America.
There are big problems within the AFA and there’s concern that the National Team (along with any other Argentine club in international competitions) could be kicked out of the Copa America and their respective tournaments.
The AFA have suspended the upcoming elections (July 30) and the government is intervening in the AFA. The situation is such a mess and it’s possible that Argentina does not take part in the tournament.
Should the team not take part in the tournament, the AFA would be fined 5 million dollars, plus damages plus exclusion from the upcoming 2 editions of the tournament.
A final decision is expected on Tuesday.
The general feeling is that while this is all very real, it’s unlikely to happen as the AFA, CONMEBOL and all other organizers and sponsors would stand to lose a lot of money.
