Copa America 2021 Discussion [Pregame/Match Thread]

If it was Vargas, he would have put in that head.

Just hoping he is 100%

 

Which is most worrying part. They just looks defeated, especially the way Nico & Lautaro just blew those close chances away. Both even had a chance where they could easily scores by just shoot it, but they passed it back to Messi who's basically futher away from the goal. Thats not sign of confidence.

 

According to recent news , Romero already training with the team and could possibly starts. I dont think he should , really. I'd just replace the frontlines and add Palacios. Just dont sub out players who does well in first half. You got 2 struggling forwards & Lo Celso providing great passes, but he replaced Lo Celso quickly instead... What game did Scolani watch?

With the group stage now having 2 extra games, we're not in "do or die" situation.

 

At least none of our defensive blunder look as bad as this one.

 

Just noticed the NT will face Uruguay who haven't played since the WCQ. Then 3 days later, the NT will face Paraguay who would not have played for a week so both team will be fresh. Full team vs Uruguay and, although I don't take them lightly, I think we might have to do one or two rotations vs Paraguay.

 

The good thing is that they might not be on rhythm yet compare to us.

Apart from 2018 chaos, Argentina usually put better performance in second match.

 

Nico Gonzalez heading to brighton. Good move for them if he stays healthy. We haven’t had good luck in the Uk.

he played great last game shame that he wouldn’t start next game. Just lacked finishing but he has it in him.

 

For me, I'm disappointed with the move as I think he could play in a Europa league level team. Still on the young side though.

I would still keep him in the starting XI as I understand he just returned from injury. Hopefully his finishing returns. I'm more disappointed with Lautaro's finishing though.

 

I’ve tagged @Arg10 a few times but no reply! He’s big-time now! Cmon, Mundo, drop by and say hello to your old friends!

 

I think people are overly critical of our midfield (yes, you know i am defending my guy). Paredes does his job as a #5 just fine, he is also the best long passer by far on the team but it is just not his role.

I was watching this argentina vs brazil highlights from a friendly I think in 1999:



Going up against one of the strongest brazil teams yes but man look at our lineup holy shit. Ayala, Samuel, Zanetti, Sorin...plus REDONDO and Veron in the middle.

the abuse we got in midfield look how many chances brazil had I mean freakin ze roberto was running circles around our guys. I am sure if this forum was around back then we would ask for half the team to be replaced after that game

 

We seem to have rather bad luck with young defenders. Gonzalo Rodriguez was becoming a monster at 21 with Villareal before being ruled out of the 2006 WC with a serious knee injury.

Our coaches also seem slow to pick players at the height of their powers. Caballero was overlooked and then picked when on the wane. Ditto for Armani. Or players like Campagnaro.

 

https://www.tycsports.com/amp/selec...juego-id350643.html?__twitter_impression=true

Look at this crap. They expect us to play on this pitch….

 

thats disgusting and shameful meanwhile euro teams play on perfect pitch

 

Wow - that is ridiculous. That is why playing in South America is so much more difficult- the likes of Wales, Russia, Sweden, and even Holland, Germany, and Spain would struggle on these pitches and in the altitude of Bolivia or the heat of Barranquilla. Plus the traveling and the travel arrangements.

And the all-out war that every game is here.

 

The worst part is that the NT have to play in that same field vs Paraguay as well. It's going to be hard for the NT to play their passing game in this field. The field is more suited for teams who are going to play long balls and crosses.

 

Can't really disagree with this:

https://www.football365.com/news/feast-football-copa-america-brazil-lionel-messi

 

yawn more pointless rambling. I am sure he wants everyone home with a mask on.

 

The mask cult will be devastated if everything's back to normal.

 

I suspect this will be Nico’s last chance to show that he is a starter. Third game to do something other than kick it straight to the goalie.

 

Good. One of staff member probably speaks English and regular lurking at this board.

 

Huh?