In these cases the person in charge who knew how to wear the number “10” was Angel Correawhen the current player of the Inter Miami was not among those called up. The former Saint Lawrence was elected before Bolivia in 2022 and, precisely, before Chili and Colombia in 2023However, he was not called up by the coach Lionel Scaloni to participate in this double FIFA date.
Given this, those who are emerging as the main candidates to wear the famous number are: Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala, Alexis MacAllister and Enzo Fernandez.
Currently, both Martinezas Mac Allister They use this same number with their current teams (Inter Milan and Liverpool respectively), so they already know what it means to carry that responsibility.
In addition, Dybalaknew how to do it for a long time in the Juventus of Italywhere he became a reference and won the affection of the entire public of the “Vecchia Signora”, who gave him a heartfelt farewell when the Cordovan left the institution to join the Rome.
On the other hand, Enzo Fernandez He played as number 10 in the lower divisions River. But already in First Division He gradually dropped back into the role of central midfielder. However, due to his technical abilities and quality, he could take on the challenge.
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In these cases the person in charge of carrying the tape was Angel Di Mariabut the “Fideo” is not part of those called up by the “albiceleste” team, after the former Rosario Central announced his retirement from the national team, after the consecration of the Copa America 2024.
So, who is in the lead to wear the captain’s armband in these two matches is Rodrigo De Paul. The footballer who emerged in Racing He is the one who played the most games in the entire cycle Scaloni and one of the team’s key players. By background and position, he is the one with the best chances of becoming one.
Then, other great candidates are Emiliano “Draw” Martinezalthough his position reduces his presence in front of the referee, and Christian “Cuti” Romero.
Source: Ambito