Coach Javier Mascherano continues with the diagram of the Argentine National Team list for the Olympic Games in which there can only be three over 23 years of age. However, the former midfielder will have several youth players who are 23 or younger and stand out in Europe, as is the case of Alan Varela, who will be loaned by Porto, although he also hopes to have several figures from the Major available, among whom There are world champions.
The idea of the coaching staff is to have a defender who experienced glory in Qatar and Nicolás Otamendi has all the numbers since he would be in a position to obtain the endorsement of Benfica. The same happens with Aston Villa goalkeeper Dibu Martínez, who continues to talk with the owner of his pass to obtain approval.
The remaining spot would be in the attack and the objective is to summon Julián Álvarez, who turned 24 in January and is a substitute at Manchester City. In case the English do not want to give him up – unlike the Copa América, for this tournament they are not obliged -, the first option that arises is Lautaro Martínez.
Beyond that, among the names of those who are old enough to attend without being considered “older” there are several footballers because in addition to Varela, who is already confirmed, Mascherano knows that he will have Equi Fernández, the midfielder who shines in Boca, and Thiago Almada, the emblem of the under-23 team that was world champion. They could be joined by another who lifted the cup in Qatar to form a midfield that can be the envy of any team: Enzo Fernández. However, his inclusion will have to be negotiated with Chelsea and it is not yet known what decision they will make.
Up front there will also be several players with a notable career despite their age because Masche wants to be able to count on Alejandro Garnacho, who is fighting for a place in the Copa América and if Manchester United allows it, he would be part of the list for Paris. In addition, the scorer who emerged at River, went through Colón and now has 10 goals in 48 games at Fiorentina, Lucas Beltrán, will also be present at the Olympic event.
To all these names that have played, are currently playing or sooner rather than later will earn a place in the senior team due to their potential, other young people who stand out in their teams or are promising could be added, such as Valentín Barco and Valentín Carboni .
Both are part of Scaloni’s list of 29 summoned for the tour prior to the Copa América. However, since only 26 players will go to the tournament, it is likely that, barring a surprise decision, they will be disaffected. If that happens, it is possible that the AFA will negotiate with the clubs for a permit for them to go to the Olympic Games.
Fortunately for the national team, the alternatives are not limited to those names because Claudio Echeverri, Facundo Buonanotte, Nicolás Paz, Matías Soulé, Luka Romero, among many others, are also options. It’s getting closer and closer to the start of Paris – football will start on July 24 – and in Argentina the excitement is getting bigger and bigger.
A possible ideal eleven of the Argentine National Team for the Olympic Games
Draw Martínez; Joaquín García or Agustín Giay, Gonzalo Luján or Agustín Quirós, Nicolás Otamendi, Valentín Barco; Equi Fernández, Alan Varela, Enzo Fernández; Thiago Almada Julián Álvarez, Alejandro Garnacho.
Other alternatives: Leandro Brey, Nicolas Valentini (if he settles his situation with Boca), Claudio Echeverri, Facundo Buonanotte, Nicolas Paz, Luka Romero, Lucas Beltran, Santiago Castro.
2024-05-21 18:46:28
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