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Alejandro Garnacho set to start for Argentina, more changes expected

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Alejandro Garnacho is set to start for the Argentina national team for the first time with more changes expected in the starting eleven.

Garnacho is likely to be in the starting eleven for Argentina against Costa Rica. Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni mentioned at a press conference on Monday that Garnacho starting is a possibility for Tuesday’s match.

Lionel Scaloni also mentioned that Ángel Di María will start and that he wants to give the chance to Walter Benítez to play. According to Gastón Edul, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez will also start, in addition to Garnacho.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni: “We are going to make 5 or 6 changes”

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has stated that they are going to make five or six changes for the match against Costa Rica.

Lionel Scaloni stated that the team which will start against Costa Rica is not the same one that won 3-0 against El Salvador on Friday. Scaloni spoke at a press conference on Monday and here is what he had to say:

“I see Ángel Di María well and he will start. He knows that he has our full support for whatever he needs. The important thing is that he plays, that will relax him a little. What I spoke with him about, I keep to myself.

“We are going to make 5 or 6 changes. I would like to give Walter Benítez the chance.”

“That Garnacho can play among the starters is a possibility.

“When a new kid comes in, we need to see how he gets along and how he understands his team mates. The trainings are worth it but it is very important to see them in the matches and these friendly matches help with that.

“I want to continue to enjoy the process and all the moments.”

Names expected to start for Argentina against Costa Rica

Several names are expected to start for the Argentina national team against Costa Rica.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to make four changes from the team which won 3-0 on Friday vs. El Salvador. According to Gastón Edul, Julián Álvarez, Alexis Mac Allister, Nahuel Molina and Nicolas Otamendi will all start Tuesday’s match.

Lisandro Martínez, who is injured but trained with the team for their match against El Salvador, is flying back to Manchester to continue his recovery.

Cristian Romero on the Olympics, Lisandro Martínez and Alejandro Garnacho

Cristian Romero spoke about the Olympics, Lisandro Martínez and Alejandro Garnacho being with the Argentina national team.

Romero cored in Argentina’s 3-0 win vs. El Salvador and gave an interview on Sunday about two players. In an interview with Gastón Edul, the 25 year old spoke about the Olympic games:

“I was never able to be in the Olympic Games and I would love it, anything for the Argentina national team. It doesn’t depend on me but if Masche wants to take me, obviously I’m available.”

Lisandro Martínez being with the Argentina national team while being injured. Here is what he had to say:

“It’s nice to see that desire to come even though the club didn’t allow it because he was injured. I am surprised by what happens in other countries that don’t feel the same way.

“Here, we are a family and you say “how long until we are all together again?” There, you see another group and news comes out of a player that is going back because they are fighting for a league or because the coach is afraid of players getting injured.

“They tell Licha that he has to return earlier and I’m sure he says no. Same thing for any of us, that is admirable.”

The World Cup champion also spoke about Alejandro Garnacho:

“He is going to give a lot to this national team. It’s not easy to adapt to this group but I see him well.

“He is very shy but I see him very well with a big future. It will depend on him how far he wants to go.”

Matías Soulé scores a Puskas contender in Argentina U23’s 4-2 win vs. Mexico

Matías Soulé scored a Puskas goal contender in Argentina U23’s 4-2 win vs. Mexico.

Soule scored one of the best goals of the year with Thiago Almada scoring the first and Lucas Beltrán scoring two for Argentina. Javier Mascherano fielded a strong team and bench in their win.

The Argentina U23 team were awarded a penalty and it was Thiago Almada who took it and scored to give Argentina the 1-0 lead. Almada gave Argentina the lead and Soulé scored the goal of the match.

Garcia played a cross into the penalty area and Soulé would flick it on with his left foot and score one of the best goals. Mexico would draw level at 2-2 going into the second half.

Lucas Beltrán would give Argentina the 3-2 lead just three minutes after half time. A flick pass by Medina to Solari and his effort was saved by the goalkeeper but Beltrán would score on the rebound.

Solari would get another assist for a Beltrán goal. He would win the ball back on the wing, cut inside and dribble a defender, passing the ball to Beltrán who would score from close range.

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