U-20 game vs Uruguay right now. Argentina are up 1-0. A game to watch if you are interested. http://www.atdhe.net/21575/watch-argentina-u20-vs-uruguay-u20
Watching the game and Hoyos looks impressive. Scored a goal and has a lot of flair to his game. Did a search on him and seems he was born and raised in the states. The US tried to get their hands on him as well but I guess it did not pan out .
Interesting first-half, boring second-half... at least the team was compact in defensive phase, but really lacked presence in offensive phases.
We can sit here and talk about the players of the future all we want the way i see it is the best player in the world called Leo Messi with a good coach and we ave ourselves a couple of trophies. I guarantee you all Brazil are shitting bricks right now and is anyone here other than me feel happy about Diego quitting? you all seem boring! start partying we actually have a freakin chance in 2014 Messi, Di Maria, Higuain, Pastore, Banega, Lavezzi, Sabella or Simeone or Batista whoever its gonna be a fun ride this time around.
Just want to talk about some different rather then the same topic that has been going on for the past 24 hours and last 2 years. I just like to see how some of boys will progress for the future. Remember Leo was a part of this youth system. But I agree, I think the world took a massive gulp when they heard Diego is no longer in charge. They are thinking ahhhh crap! Oh now I can not wait till we got our hands on Spain! This is for Spain when they arrive in Baires! [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6SDIpETcgE"]YouTube- Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle - Lyrics[/ame]
Or this: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mdBw3SG5io"]YouTube- Metallica - Seek & Destroy[/ame] Even Leo will have to hang up his boots someday and we must see the continual evolution of the team. It is true many national team associations will be disappointed now that we have dispensed with Diego but at the same time a wise choice now needs to be made. I did not see the game. efernandez9 kindly posted up the squad list. How did Tagliafico do ? Hoyos is a big presence in midfield and his kid brothre is a decent striker in the juniors at Estudiantes as well and no doubt there will be a fight over him between the US Federation and AFA. Well done to the kid for choosing his country of parentage and declining the US offer from their u20's. No doubt having Veron as a mentor and travelling to the WC helped. That said with the new ridiculous FIFA rules if we don't cap him at senior level he can still play for the US. More information from msi2 would be welcome.
Tagliafico had good runs made a couple of dangerous fouls but overall he was good. Let's see if finally he can get some playtime at Banfield... I liked Valentin Viola too a lot of hard-work. Nervo was fine, he needs to improve his ball control a bit. Too bad we couldn't see much from Villafañe. Let's see if from now on Batista doesn't have to deal with picking back up players because clubs didn't want to release the players, because in fact there were some missing players here.
Many thanks for that information Andres. I think some of the Boca contingent were on tour which is why they were not selected. However I agree with you u20 selection is more of a priority than the club.
When they are called up then the seleccion should take priority especially if they are being earmarked as future NT material. Here in England the u20 sides are seen as a joke by clubs so for next years u20 WC in Colombia none of the current side will go because the clubs will not release them. And this despite many will be playing reserve team football. So long as the u20 players are getting gametime with their clubs as well a call up to the u20 is equally vital.
The current Spanish under 19 team are astonishingly good, where as the England under 19 team show the same characteristics as the senior side, a complete inability to pass the ball or keep hold of posession. Lets hope one or two Argentine youngsters come through and shine over the next couple of years. Haven't heard much about Erk Lamela lately but would be good if lives up to the hype.
well Lamela has not been getting a chance to play with the first team at all during the preseason. however, another kid named Manuel Lanzini has been playing a lot and looking really good. the kid is just 17 and is one for the future without a doubt, but he should get playing this coming season too he can play as an enganche and has some incredible skills i wouldn't worry about spain, chill out. our youth teams have been running over everyone since the mid 90's. it hasn't translated to a senior trophy, but i still have hope. that and our best players will be entering their primes in 2014 all these young kids coming through is all well and good, but we are set up front forever as far as i can see we need to develop a few goalkeepers and defenders
Thanks for that, I'll look out for Manuel Lanzini. Spain are on a roll at the moment, european champions, world champions and producing talented youngsters by the bundle, some of the displays by their under 19 team have been breathtaking and I gather they have a very good under 17 team as well. As you say this does not necessarily translate into domination at senior level, but at the moment I don't think we can deny that the force is very much with them.
that's it Argentina doesnt have balance between striker and defender quality since 90 Argentina strikers has been winning golden boots in Copa america, Olympic, World youth cup, Serie A, La liga and last 2 seasons in champions league. But the most outstanding defender they have since 90? Zanetti, that was it, I cant consider Ayala, Samuel etc being on the same level with Cannavaro, Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Lucio, Puyol etc.. and finally, the GK... I think most of them are a joke, or maybe all. You're right that lots of Argentina squad right now will be in their peak period starting from now till 2018... players like Di Maria, Pastore, Aguero, Messi, Higuain are at the same age like Maradona in 82 or Ronaldo in 98. That said, with Diego finally out from his position Im looking forward to next year Copa at Argentina's home.
Ah Lanzini the new Messi.................. Lamela deserves to have more game time. As for young defenders we have Ansaldi for the left back berth and Angeleri to maraud the right and several young promising candidates for the centre back spots with great potential. I just hope they get their chance and by dint of performance in Europe force their way in. No more Insua for leftback please everyone .He is a liability at present defensively.
Canalles was out of this world and even the right back had better ball skills than anyone in the England side. England are going to be in the wilderness for a long, long time........ Spain on the other hand........
As you will know the English tabloids, especially The S*n, having been heaping abuse on Capello since their world cup exit. In particular they have been slagging him off for not attending the England under 19 games, if he had attended he would have learned that the England Under 19 side are crap. Which I'm sure would have cheered him right up.
That Alcantara was pretty handy too no wonder the Brazilian FA were after him to play for them. Capello is living the life of reilly. £6M per annum which means he can spend some more on his art collection and have the best seats in the house from La Scala to Drottningholm.
Well, they do have that one DM from Everton, who I think was better at age 16 than anything England's has had at the top level for at least the past decade. I know, not saying much. But he's pretty good, isn't he?
The problem with any English player in the premiership (and doubly so if they are young) is that if you have 2 half decent games you will be hailed as the geatest thing since the last over hyped English player. When you read that Aston Villa want, and may get, £30 million pounds for James Milner, a decent, but unspectacular midfielder, then that tells you all you need to know about the EPL and why most premiership clubs prefer to buy oversees players.
Second game for Argentina against Mexico, ended 0-0. What a borefest again...at least this albiceleste side has a solid defense. They are in the final of the tournament.