The Argentine National Team closed the double FIFA date March with a victory for 3 to 1 over Costa Rica in Philadelphia but beyond the results Lionel Scaloni He took advantage of the tour of the United States to test some young footballers who are seen as the renewal of the world champion.
Less than three months to go Copa America 2024 It’s hard to believe that there are going to be a lot of replacements now but the Albiceleste coach stands out every time he can. new generation of footballers who appear and as he has already demonstrated more than once, no one has a guaranteed position and the one who is best always plays.
But it is also evident that there are exceptions such as Leo Messi, Ángel Di María, Dibu Martínez, Cristian Romero, Rodrigo De Paul and Nicolás Otamendi to name some of the undisputed headlines for Scaloni.
“I do not guarantee the place to any of those who came here, only to those who did not come (for Messi). The rest, pick and shovel. Well, and We are also going to add Fideo. You have it guaranteed“Scaloni explained at a press conference after the friendly match against Costa Rica.
Di María says goodbye to the Argentine National Team in the 2024 Copa América
The story of Angel Di Maria with the Argentine National Team is as spectacular as it is inspiring and will have its last episode in the Copa América 2024.
Fideo has already warned that it will be his last competition with the light blue and white and he even ruled out participating in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after rumors indicating a possible call-up from Javier Mascherano.
Ángel Di María, emblem of the Argentine National Team.
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“I earned the ability to say this far whenever I decide. The Copa América is the latest. I decided that also because I had many years of suffering with injuries and when things didn’t work out for me,” declared the Benfica player a few months ago.
Argentine National Team: Di María rises in the table of historical scorers and can catch up with Maradona
With the spectacular goal he scored last night from a free kick against Keylor Navas, Di María already has 30 goals with the Argentine National Team shirt.
In addition to quantity and quality, the 36-year-old from Rosario can also boast of the importance of his goals in the World Cup final against France, in the 2021 Copa América final against Brazil at the Maracaná and in the Finalissima against Italy in 2022. In addition, he scored the title goal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
- Leo Messi: 106
- Gabriel Batistuta: 54
- Sergio Aguero: 42
- Hernan Crespo: 35
- Diego Maradona: 32
- Gonzalo Higuain: 31
- Ángel Di María: 30
Argentina National Team: Scaloni’s tests on the March FIFA Date
Lionel Scaloni took advantage of the friendly matches against El Salvador and Costa Rica but try some young players who sooner or later will be part of the generational change in the Argentine National Team.
Alejandro Garnacho was a starter for the first time, Walter Benitez He made his debut in the National Team’s goal, Nehuen Perez It was shown as an interesting variant whether to play as a winger or center back. They also added minutes Valentín Carboni, Facundo Buonanotte and Valentín Barco.
Alejandro Garnacho, for the first time starting with the Argentine National Team shirt.
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“I am happy for Walter Benítez. He played a good game, the truth is that the game was not easy and we are happy. The same as Garnacho and Carboni. They are guys who can contribute to us and we will see in the future if they will be with us. But I’m happy, it’s not easy to play with this shirt or with these rivals who make it difficult for you,” concluded Scaloni.
