The Argentine National Team has already settled in Atlanta and began to prepare for what will be the defense of the title in the Copa América. The Albiceleste debuts this Thursday against Canada and Lionel Scaloni is already planning the starting eleven with three fundamental doubts.
After the friendly tour in which they beat Ecuador 1-0 and beat Guatemala 4-1, the Argentine team will begin practice at the Atlanta United facility without the three players who were left out of the final list: Leonardo Balerdi, Valentín Barco and Ángel Correa.
After arriving in Atlanta from Washington, Scaloni must resolve the variants he thinks about half and in attack. The fundamental doubt is: Ángel Di María as starter or substitute.
El Fideo comes from playing 56 minutes against Ecuador, a match in which he scored the only goal. Against Guatemala he was from the bench and It only lasted 20 minutes but he was also able to celebrate.
Scaloni’s doubts for the debut of the Argentine National Team in the Copa América
The replacement if the Benfica striker does not start is Nicolás González. The former Argentinos Juniors played the 90 minutes against the Central Americans but as a left back and also added shooting against Ecuador.
While in the center forward position the doubt is the same as always: Julián Álvarez or Lautaro Martínez. Although they met on the field against Ecuador, Scaloni confirmed that he does not think about them playing together. El Toro is the one who has the advantage, but in favor of the Manchester City footballer is his ability to press to the rival defense.
It was known that the definition of the 9 will mainly depend on the decision of whoever is in the left lane. If Di María plays, the Cordoban adds chances. Otherwise it would be Martínez and González who accompany Lionel Messi.
Finally, another point that is a mystery for the DT is the central steering wheel: Leandro Paredes or Alexis Mac Allister. Roma’s number 5 started against Ecuador and was firm, but the Liverpool man appeared the next game. While Enzo Fernández earns points to be the inside midfielder on the left, since on the right the fixer is Rodrigo De Paul.
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