Looking ahead to the matches against Chile and Colombia for double date of the South American QualifiersLionel Scaloni, after being out due to injury Nicolas Tagliaficoadded to Marcos “Egg” Acuna to the list of those called up to replace the left back.
The brand new River Plate player, who comes from playing in the draw against Independiente, was a starter in most of the “Scaloneta” matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and He had left the list of those called up due to a drop in his performance. However, the injury to the Lyon defender allowed him to return to wearing the Albiceleste jersey for the next two matches.
The other player under consideration for the position was Boca defender Lautaro Blanco. However, Scaloni finally opted for “Huevo”, who has a long career in the National Team.
Valentín Barco, Sevilla’s full-back, is the other player called up for the position.
The six River Plate players called up for the double date of the Qualifiers
With the call of Marcos Acuña, River will be without six players in the coming days.
Facing the match against Colo Colo for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, Marcelo Gallardo will not be able to count on Germán Pezzella and “Huevo” received the call from Argentina, Adam Bareiro from Paraguay, Paulo Díaz from Chile, and Agustín Sant’Anna and Nicolás Fonseca were considered by Marcelo Bielsa for Uruguay.
Given this scenario, the “Muñeco” will have to adapt his planning without these six key players.
Lionel Scaloni, on the list of those called up: “Q“Let no one believe that their position is guaranteed”
Upon arriving in Argentina, after announcing the list of those called up, the coach of the Selection He had already said: “In principle, we are like this. Matches will be played over the weekend and, if something were to happen, we are open. We may call up some players, Let’s wait for the weekend”.
He also clarified: “We are always trying to improve the team and make sure no one believes they have a guaranteed spot. We have always done it. The young guys are pushing from behind and the current ones are doing very well. We always say that whoever is betterwill play.”
Regarding the loss of Lionel Messi, who has not yet recovered from the injury suffered in the Copa America and is just beginning to get back into the swing of things at Inter Miami, Scaloni said: “We always (miss him). We hope he gets better and we can have him for the next one.”
Source: Ambito
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