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Argentina back 5 with Lisandro Martinez vs. Uruguay, doubts, possible XI

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni does not yet appear to have selected a starting XI for the team’s Copa America clash on Friday.

There are at least four doubts for tonight’s match, including a possible change of formation, this per a report by TyC Sports. In comparison with the starting XI which started vs. Chile, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Marcos Acuña, Guido Rodríguez, Exequiel Palacios, and Ángel Di María could be in, while Martínez Quarta, Nicolás Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, and Nicolás González could be out.

In case Scaloni chooses to play with a 4-3-3 formation vs. Uruguay, this would be the lineup:

Should Scaloni decide to play with a 5-3-2 formation vs. Uruguay, this would be the lineup:

Following TyC Sports’ report, Marcos Acuña currently has more of a chance to be a starter than Nicolás Tagliafico, while we are almost sure that Guido Rodríguez will begin in the place of injured Leandro Paredes.

Who will start between Nicolás González and Ángel Di María is still uncertain. Even though Fiorentina’s recent signing had a good game in Argentina’s Copa America opener vs. Chile, the experienced PSG player came off the bench and saw a lot of the ball. On the other hand, Giovani Lo Celso appears to have a better chance of starting than Exequiel Palacios.

The reason why there are so many doubts regarding Argentina’s lineup has to do with the fact that coach Lionel Scaloni took the decision, since the beginning of Copa America, to not confirm the starting XI before each game until an hour or two before the kick-off.

Here is what he said during Thursday’s press conference:

“The team is almost confirmed, I will not give it, but it will be similar to the one from the other day (vs. Chile). There will be one or two modifications thinking about the number of matches ahead.”

It looks like there may be a few more changes than the ones Scaloni mentioned yesterday. The Argentina coach got upset when, prior to the last World Cup qualifying match vs. Colombia, the press found out about Argentina’s lineup before he announced it. This is something that has always happened in Argentine football during the last 20 years.

Nicolás González to Fiorentina for €23 million plus bonuses

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Despite being very close to joining Brighton, Nicolás González to Fiorentina is reportedly a done deal.

It would be a transfer of €23 million with González agreeing to a 5-year contract. Per a report by Nicolo Schira, González will sign a contract until 2026 where he would be making €2.7 million a year.

The transfer would be €23 million plus four million in bonuses with medicals to be done in the next few days.

Leandro Paredes with pain in his ribs, could be replaced by Guido Rodriguez for Argentina

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Leandro Paredes has suffered a knock in his ribs and is a doubt for Argentina vs. Uruguay.

Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has something to think about as Leandro Paredes is currently suffering from a knock. Paredes is feeling some pain in his ribs due to an old knock and could be replaced by Guido Rodriguez, this per a report by TyC Sports.

Guido has represented Argentina 10 times with his last match for being in the 2-1 win vs. Bolivia in the South American World Cup qualifiers last year where he replaced Paredes.

As we reported earlier, Cristian Romero will be replacing Lucas Martinez Quarta in the eleven vs. Uruguay while Nicolas Gonzalez is a doubt for the match.

Preliminary list of Argentina U23 team for Olympics announced, Lucas Alario included

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Argentina U23 national team coach Fernando Batista has decided on his preliminary list of players for the Olympics.

A total of 26 players have been selected and the big inclusion is that of Lucas Alario. At 28 years of age, Alario, along with 28 year old Jeremias Ledesma and 24 year old Lucas Robertone are the three overage players that have been selected. Alexis Mac Allister, Esequiel Barco and Adolfo Gaich have all also been included.

From those 26 players, 18 will make the final cut for the Olympics in Tokyo. Here is the list:

Joaquin Blazquez (Talleres)
Lautaro Morales (Lanus)
Jeremias Ledesma (Cadiz)
Hernan De La Fuente (Velez)
Marcelo Herrera (San Lorenzo)
Nehuen Perez (Granada)
Leone Mosevich (FC Vizela)
Facundo Medina (Lens)
Nazareno Colombo (Estudiantes de la Plata)
Francisco Ortega (Velez)
Claudio Bravo (Portland Timbers)
Nicolas Capaldo (Boca Juniors)
Fausto Vera (Argentinos Juniors)
Santiago Colombatto (Club Leon)
Tomas Belmonte (Lanus)
Martin Payero (Banfield)
Lucas Robertone (UD Almeria)
Fernando Valenzuela (Famalicao)
Pedro De La Vega (Lanus)
Alexis Mac Allister (Brighton)
Thiago Almada (Velez)
Agustin Urzi (Banfield)
Esequiel Barco (Atlanta United)
Adolfo Gaich (Benevento)
Ezequiel Ponce (Spartak Moscow)
Lucas Alario (Bayer Leverkusen)

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez: “I’m prepared for this moment”

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Argentina national team goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez spoke at a press conference on Thursday about a number of topics.

Emiliano Martinez appears to be the new number one goalkeeper for Argentina as he has already taken part in three matches. Three draws for Argentina, four goals allowed, one penalty saved, Martinez has yet to taste victory with his country but that’s not his fault.

With the team lacking goals and yet to win, Martinez was the player who spoke to the media as the team prepares for their match vs. Uruguay. Here’s what he had to say:

“I’m not taking this challenge with pressure, I’m prepared for this moment. I’ve tried to do what I can ever since I was a kid, I enter the pitch and think of nothing else.

“There are still things to adjust but I believe we are going to have a great Copa America.

“Aside from the number 10, I believe no spot is safe in the Argentina national team. This spot requires the best of me, everyone knows that we have to give our best to win a spot.”

In regards to himself, here’s what Martinez stated:

“As the matches go by, I’ll feel more secure and I’ll be able to transmit that to the team.

Emiliano Martinez: “The goalkeeping position of the Argentina national team is as great as they come. The truth is that I feel very well, I’m enjoying this moment a lot. I feel more secure in myself every time.

Once I enter the pitch, the goal is the same size everywhere. It doesn’t matter who I play or who the opponent is, I’m focused on myself.”

 

 

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