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Paulo DYBALA’s Argentina message

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The kid from Córdoba will be playing his first match in his hometown of Córdoba while playing for the Argentina National Team on Tuesday night and he’s posted a message on Instagram.

DYBALA took to Instagram to post a picture and write a message to everyone about his dreams and what the match on Tuesday means to him. Here’s the translated version of what he wrote:

 

Paulo Dybala's Instagram Message
Paulo Dybala’s Instagram Message

“When a kid starts his adventure in the youth teams, he’s full of dreams: The first is to play at the biggest stadium in the city he’s from, with the shirt of his favorite team. The second is to play at the same stadium but this time with the shirt of the National Team. Tomorrow’s going to be difficult to say hi to everyone in the stands but I know everyone’s going to remember the kid who played for Instituto. Córdoba, my third dream is to win and be able to score a goal at the Kempes stadium with the shirt of the National Team. Tomorrow, I want everyone together cheering for me and my team mates.”

Paulo DYBALA will start the match on the bench for Argentina but we all do sure hope he gets to play and score in an Argentina victory on Tuesday night!

Edgardo BAUZA confirms starting eleven in press conference

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Edgardo BAUZA held a press conference on Monday night and took the chance to confirm the starting line-up for the match against Paraguay on Tuesday night.

BAUZA confirmed the line-up and spoke about the team, the fans and more. Here’s what he had to say:

“The team will be: ROMERO; MERCADO, DEMICHELIS, MUSHACCHIO, ROJO; BANEGA, MASCHERANO, DI MARIA; AGUERO, GAITAN; HIGUAIN”

“This group always goes out to give it their all. But there are situations where the result just isn’t there. There’s self-criticism, we’ve analyzed things that we did well and the things we didn’t do so well. It’s going to be a tough match, your typical World Cup Qualifier but we’ll do the things to win.”

“It’s always good to have a full stadium, the full support of the fans, like we’re going to have, it’s added motivation for us. I think it’s great that the people have the chance to watch the National Team and a World Cup Qualifier at that.”

“We have to possess the ball, we can’t afford to lose it in the middle of the pitch. We chose to stay here so that the players can get a proper night’s sleep. The changes were a must and those coming in have the capabilities of having a good match. We have confidence in them.”

Sergio AGUERO leaves Monday training session injured

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First training session of the day is already underway and as expected, one player is out.

In (not so shocking) news, Sergio AGUERO left Argentina’s training session on Monday with a calf injury. It was expected that he had a knock and was already a out but at this point, it does look like he will certainly not start against Paraguay on Tuesday. The likely replacement is Atletico’s Nicolas GAITAN.

On this day… Martin PALERMO saves Argentina

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On this day in 2009, Martin PALERMO saved Argentina’s World Cup qualification chances with a goal which will forever be remembered. The scenario for Argentina going into the Monumental that night against Peru was simple. Anything but a win and chances of qualification for 2010 would have been very low (with one match remaining against Uruguay in Montevideo). MARADONA finally gave in and called up Gonzalo HIGUAIN who scored on his National Team debut in that match. But that was overshadowed by yet another chapter in Martin PALERMO’s incredible career.

Unfortunately, I slowly see some similarities between that qualification and the one we are currently in. But for now, let’s just enjoy the miracle from that night. Forever greatful to PALERMO, many (myself included) questioned MARADONA for calling up the veteran to the National Team. But you know what, for more than once in his career, he came up clutch for his team. Thank you PALERMO.

Sergio AGUERO a doubt with a knock, GAITAN could start

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Latest news out of Argentina is that Sergio AGUERO could miss the match on Tuesday due to a knock.

Sergio AGUERO, who didn’t have a very good match against Peru, is likely to miss the match against Paraguay according to reports. The line-up would now include Nicolas GAITAN in on the right with Paulo DYBALA occupying the middle spot behind HIGUAIN.

Here’s the updated rumored line-up:

ROMERO; MERCADO, DEMICHELIS, MUSACCHIO, ROJO; MASCHERANO, BANEGA; GAITAN, DYBALA, DI MARIA; HIGUAIN

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