The Argentine National Team and a change of plans to play against Peru

Although the idea was to go out on the field with the substitute kit for the first time in the Copa América, in the last few hours there was a change of plans and everything will remain the same.

In the midst of the shock caused by the sanction that Conmebol imposed on Lionel Scaloni, which will prevent him from being on the substitute bench against Peru and will therefore lead to Pablo Aimar taking the reins of the team this Saturday, The Argentine National Team made the decision to use the starting jersey for this final date of the Copa América.

It was a change of plans which occurred in parallel to these hectic hours in the national bunker. The idea that was being considered behind closed doors for the duel with Jorge Fossati’s team, which will be played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, was to debut the alternate jersey, that is, the blue one; however, finally the position was modified and it is a fact that the Scaloneta will continue to wear the albiceleste kit.

Is it because of cabal? For now the reason has not been revealed, but the reality is that The team is making strong strides with the home jersey (they beat Canada 2-0 in the debut and 1-0 against Chile) and internally they determined that it was best to close the group stage on the same page at the team level.

The new details of the Argentina shirt in the Copa América

The shirt that the Argentine National Team has been using in this Copa América He no longer has the golden patch of world champion on his chest, but instead wears the one from the defence of the title obtained at the Maracaná. in July 2021. Two other prints can also be seen, one on each sleeve. This is the official logo and motto (“Vibrate the continent”) of the Copa América.

The drawing of the 48th edition of the oldest tournament at the national team level is inspired by the symbols that present the United States. Therefore, the use of colors such as blue, red and white, and elements such as the characteristic stars of the flag to decorate the competition trophy that is located in the center.