After getting into Javier Mascherano’s consideration to go to the Olympics, El Diablito would be fighting hand to hand with a player from the classic rival.
By Pablo Noya
05/21/2024 – 18:28hs ART
Although he was not going to be present at the Pre-Olympic Tournament which was played in February, Claudio Echeverri ended up being summoned by Mascherano at the last minute and, during the competition, the player of the Millionaire He earned the favor of the coach.
However, because the roster is only 18 players, Javier Mascherano He has several doubts about forming the squad. One of these would be the inclusion of Claudio Echeverri either Kevin Zenon on the final list for Olympic Games 2024.
According to the journalist Gaston Edulthe Little Chief would only take one of these two and so many Demichelis like Martínez are waiting since those mentioned would miss the first leg of the round of 16 Libertadores Cup and South American Cup; in case of Mouth also the sixteenths.
The solutions that Echeverri would give to Mascherano in the Olympic Games
Taking into account that the Sub 23 National Team of Mascherano plays with a system similar to that of the Major selection, Echeverri provides several solutions to the coach since, as seen in the Pre-Olympiccan act as an offensive midfielder or winger.
Whether loose in attack or on one of the extremes, the little devil He complemented very well during the games in which he was alongside Thiago Almada. Even the player River He can replace the world champion in the creation of the game if he is finally called up for the competition.
When will the Paris 2024 Olympic Games take place?
Starting the activity two days before the opening ceremony, Football will have its first day on July 24 while the final is scheduled for August 9. It is worth remembering that the matches will be played every three days: 24/7 vs. Morocco, 7/27 vs. Iraq and 7/30 vs. Ukraine.