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Argentina line-up against Bolivia in Qualifier

Roy Nemer
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Argentina’s starting line-up for their World Cup Qualifier against Bolivia has Lionel MESSI with Lucas PRATTO up front.

When Argentina take the pitch on Tuesday against Bolivia, the starting eleven is expected to be massively different than the one which got a victory against Chile. Only four of the players who started in the 1-0 win will start the match in La Paz. Those four being Sergio ROMERO, Marcos ROJO, Angel DI MARIA and Lionel MESSI. Here’s the starting line-up:

The team:

ROMERO; RONCAGLIA, MUSACCHIO, FUNES MORI, ROJO; Enzo PEREZ, PIZARRO, BANEGA, DI MARIA; MESSI, PRATTO.

On paper, this seems a more balanced team than the one who played against Chile. Injuries and suspensions mean a different look to the team. An injury to Gabriel MERCADO (who was substitued off on a stretcher against Chile) means Facundo RONCAGLIA starts at right back. In the middle of the back line it’s Mateo MUSACCHIO and Ramiro FUNES MORI. An injury to Emmanuel MAS has Marcos ROJO start in his usual left back position for Argentina.

It’s a four man midfield as Enzo PEREZ starts on the wing. PIZARRO partners Ever BANEGA in the middle and Angel DI MARIA starts in his more familiar role on the wing.

Up front, there’s no rest for Lionel MESSI who starts again, this time with Lucas PRATTO.

Call-ups:

Argentina National Team coach Edgardo BAUZA made four call-ups to the team following the match against Chile. The first was annouced directly after the match and was that of striker Lucas ALARIO. The other two were Matias CARUZZO and Ivan MARCONE. There was a fourth player called-up in Javier PINOLA.

The last time Argentina played Bolivia in La Paz in 2013 where they managed to get a 1-1 draw through an Ever BANEGA goal. With BANEGA starting, Argentina will be hoping he can score again and this time have it be in a win.

Javier PINOLA called up for Argentina by BAUZA

John
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Rosario Central left back Javier PINOLA is being called up by Edgardo BAUZA on an urgent basis for the match against Bolivia in La Paz.

With Emmanuel MAS not available and Marcos ROJO is expected to resume duty in left back, PINOLA could be among the players on the bench. PINOLA last played for Argentina was also against Bolivia, in their 2-0 win in Cordobra last year.

Argentina training session ahead of World Cup Qualifier

Roy Nemer
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The Argentina National Team held their first training session following their 1-0 World Cup Qualifying victory against Chile.

The team was made up entirely of players who did not start in the team’s victory against Chile. Out of those who played against Chile, Facundo RONAGLIA, Mateo MUSACCHIO and Ever BANEGA were part of the team.

Argentina team in training:

GUZMAN; RONAGLIA, MUSACCHIO, FUNES MORI, a youth player; BUFFARINI, PIZARRO, Enzo PEREZ, LAVEZZI; BANEGA; PRATTO

In the left back spot Edgardo BAUZA opted for a youth player rather than Marcos ROJO. The changes during training included Mariano ANDUJAR coming in as goalkeeper and Angel CORREA with BUFFARINI. BANEGA was also moved back next to PIZARRO.

Alberto TARANTINI: “We have the best player in the world, the ace of spades”

Roy Nemer
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World Cup winner with Argentina in 1978 Alberto TARANTINI spoke about the recent state of the Argentina National Team.

TARANTINI commented on Edgardo BAUZA’s recent comments of the team having played a 10 out of 10 performance, Lionel MESSI, the fans losing interest in the team and more. Speaking with La Pelota al 10, the World Cup winner had a lot to say. Here were his comments:

Edgardo BAUZA and the team:

“Looking past the result, I’m doubting this team after BAUZA’s comments. It’s worrying me a lot. Whether he said it as a joke or not, BAUZA can’t say that we played a 10 out of 10 match. He’s supposed to be the head of the team and it’s worrying.”

“The people are hoping that these kids can bring them some joy. There’s a time to joke around and this was not it. We barely won and that’s it. The team’s performance was terrible. The fans have lost interest in the team. On the pitch, they showed nothing to the fans, they can’t ask for anything.”

Lionel MESSI:

“We have the best player in the world, the ace of spades. Then we have a 3 and a 2. It can’t be like that. We believe that we are number one in the FIFA rankings and it’s not like that. I don’t like the way the team is.”

“I’m thankful that MESSI is Argentinian but the team has to surround him and help him. Lionel is alone.”

The players:

“The Argentina National Team needs local based players who know how to treat the fans. They need a bath in humility. GAGO is more than MARCONE and MAIDANA is more than CARUZZO. I don’t understand the call-ups.”

“ALARIO, RUBEN, PRATTO, etc… There are players that are better than the one’s in Europe.”

“If for BAUZA, ICARDI is on the radar, you have to call him up regardless of personal problems.”

“In the last few matches, LAVEZZI has been the best player beside MESSI. But he doesn’t play with his club.”

“You don’t compare MARADONA and MESSI. They are extraordinary, comparing them is a stupid game to play.”

“Finals are won or lost but first you have to get there. Failure isn’t the right word.”

Edgardo BAUZA calls up three new players!

Juli2014
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Hey everyone,

Edgardo BAUZA has called up three local based players for the Bolivia match next week. They are:

The players:

Lucas ALARIO of River Plate
Iván MARCONE of Lanús
Matías CARUZZO of San Lorenzo

Nicolás OTAMENDI, Javier Mascherano, Lucas BIGLIA, and Gonzalo HIGUAIN all saw their second yellow cards versus Chile and thus will not be able to play vs Bolivia on Tuesday of next week.

VAMOS ARGENTINA!!

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