Argentine NT: News, Stats & Players [R]

Another game against Brazil in friendly fixture is completely pointless and reduntdant. I'd send second strings if it takes place in middle east or down under.

 

This makes too much sense. Thus, I expect AFA to do the opposite.

Follow the money my friend! It is not in Africa.

 

I hear you brother.

I am against useless friendlies and unnecessary CONMEBOL qualifiers being played this year. Meaning, AFA and CBF shouldn't be scheduling games against each other in 20220 - right? Why? its not to be better prepare for the WC, so why would we play these games.

I am sure that CBF, just like AFA, should be more concern with getting ready for the unknown, not the known unknown. its the unknown unknown that. . . .ehhh, damn Rumsfeld and his quote. But you get the point.

 

Garnacho scored a brace in FA youth cup final victory, then waving Argentina flag during celebration . His second goal was so Aguero.

Congrats to Lautaro & Tucu for winning Coppa title.

 

Just looking at past clips - man, Lavezzi was on fire in the World Cup final.

I will never ever understand why Lavezzi was subbed at HT against Germany. He was clearly one of the best players in the gamepic.twitter.com/JNZaYfeCUg

— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) May 12, 2022

Also, news coming out that we might be playing a friendly in June in Spain, possibly against Morocco or some other African team.

 

—— and are you kidding me, Enzo!

12’ ST | GOL DE #River ⚪️🔴⚪️

Con un perfecto remate, Enzo Fernández vuelve a poner en partido al Millonario colocando el 1-1. pic.twitter.com/PNqhfo9jTw

— Popular (@populardiario) May 12, 2022

 

He was on fire in Copa 2016, then broke his shoulder during goal celebration... A typical Argentina luck from 1994-2020.

 

There is another Fernandez that played in that game that you should keep you eye on. Equi Fernandez. He plays for Tigre and is loan from Boca. A talented midfielder who can defend and skillful enough to break a midfield-defense with a pass that leads to an attack.
I do think there is another really strong generation coming up. I’ll say this again. After the Dark Era, (2008-2018), we are seeing a lot of talented kids coming to their own. The future is quite bright for us.

 

RDP scored in Atletico Madrid victory that sealed their CL spot.

 

Its so weird that we had such an explosion of talent before that (starting around the 98 WC) and then YIKES! Players like Lamela were getting us excited.

 

Man, here I am getting ready to watch the Tottenham-Arsenal match and Cuti is out…

 

Coco had some deserved hype. He was pretty dynamic. Perhaps it was the story of FCB who came knocking for him as a 13/14 year-old and he decided to stay with River(Or however that story went). But I remember him being quite good for our Sub l teams.

I think Coco should’ve stayed in Italy. He just struggled adapting to life and football in England. He’s had some moments. I had stated he should continue to stay and fight for his place, particularly under Poch. But he could never get over the hump. Injuries and career stagnation never gave us the full potential of Coco. I’m glad he’s finding some success at Sevilla.

 

Not bad, considering Brazil went from R9 to Adriano to Robinho to Fabiano to Pato then finally Richarlison.

On other notes, Licha has been voted as Ajax player of the year.

 

So both Licha and Romero out for the rest of the season, no idea if they will make the finalissma, so it'll probably be Otamendi and Pezzella as the CB duo.

In the WC, we should expect similar situations like this.

 

I'd rather take a risk of starting Foyth than having Pezzella.

 

10 years ago today…

 

🚨 BREAKING: Marcos Senesi has been called up by Italy for the Finalissima. But he could also receive the call from Argentina. In that case, he would be the first player in history to be called up by two teams for the same match. @VarskySports 🔴🚨 pic.twitter.com/cvzTHkkskA

— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) May 13, 2022

 

(🌕) Mancini has called Senesi for the matches of Italy. But, player however prefers to play with Argentina. Scaloni could include him in the list for the Finalissima match against Italy. Final decision will be soon. @mirkocalemme 🇦🇷🚨 pic.twitter.com/Ykdq8U4Vlf

— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) May 13, 2022

The Tanos are the European version of Paraguay…

 

Kun decided to show up at his statue reveal in some wrinkled ass blazer..

Sergio Aguero, Manchester City:

◾️ 390 Apps
◾️ 260 Goals
◾️ 73 Assists
◾️ 83.5 Mins Per Goal Contribution
◾️ 15 Club Honours
◾️ 15 Individual Honours pic.twitter.com/3uGOvzC09O

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) May 13, 2022

 

I’ve mentioned this before about Senesi… It would really strange that he would get a call-up for Italy when he does not even play in the Serie A.

I’m surprised they do not set up shop in Argentina, and look for any kid whose name ends in a vowel. Instead of building for the future, where they have their own grassroots project, they continue to look for naturalized or players who had a great-grandfather who decided to get onto a boat and cross the Atlantic.


Regardless, I do not think Senesi will pick Italy. If the likes of Cuti,Licha and even German all have knocks, then it is a perfect opportunity to call him up. It is rumored that Roma and a few other Italian sides are interested. As @locoxriver stated, he could fight for a spot to get a ticket for Qatar. I do not think he would be any worse that Pezzella or Chino.

Moreover, I think it is important to have 3-4 solid CB’s for a tournament. You never know with injuries and you know damn well at Qatar, Cuti and or Otamendi are going to be suspended for a match. Licha is a formidable choice but having a fourth defender there will help us a lot. We can have fresh legs,‘particularly if we win our first two matches( Yet I sense, Mexico will try to play for a win v Poland and then try to draw us in the second match, and then they have their easiest match in the third game).

 

Paredes healed up from surgery. What a shitty luck he's had this season always injured but then shows up in important games and is the boss of bosses setting perfect tempo without any appreciation (while carrying the injury) . Madrid couldn't touch the ball with him on the field. For me he is not replaceable.