Argentine NT: News, Stats & Players [R]

Dybala got about 15 minutes in the last game. But yeah, we should put this game to bed early, so they get minutes.

I feel for Buendia; the guy continues to be called up, travels halfway across the world, and then doesn't get any minutes.

 

Definitely not against Bolivia at home

Honestly, I wouldn't call Buendia for both October and November as it's highly unlikely he won't play in both Oct. and Nov. period if he has to go back to Aston Villa after the 2nd match in the 3 header games is over. Should use international break to prepare well for the next game in the PL.

 

Don't get me wrong, I like Papu, and I think he is a guy that is needed to lighten up the mood. Every team has that character. But I would give Buendia the start over him in the future. I know he had to go back after the second match but maybe in the future, he can meet the team up after the first match? I am not sure what the rules are about this... They play 2 games and have to return... or it is the first two matches and then he returns? Maybe after we clinch qualification, Scaloni tries out more things, which is why it is important to lock up qualification early.

We are a deep team in the attacking department. If this aspect of having 28 players and continuing the 5 subs, it is kinda scary how deep we are. I do not see another team in the world that is as loaded as we are. If we go down to 23, Scaloni will have difficult choices.

 

I think Dybala managed to convince everyone that he should have playing time.

 

If anyone cares, the bar Fado in Philadelphia, PA is showing the South American WCQs.

 

HOY JUEGA LA SCALONETA, PAPÁ

 

I think that this is very important. Even if Dybala can't be a starter due to line-up and formations, its so important to have a guy like Dybala sitting on the bench ready to play as a supersub, or to step in as a starter. I am hoping that Papu and Dybala get at least 45 mins today. VAMOS ARGENTINA!!

(do we even bother with a game thread for Bolivia?)

 

https://www.facebook.com/ESPNNL/vid...l-commentator-el-bombástico/1259127277894154/
Senesi awarded "Goal of the Year" trophee.

 

True , kinda feel bad for him since he's techincally our most talented forward (not counting Messi)...unfortunately for him the 2 Correa hit their best form at the right time . Nico also showed good form recently at Fio.

Meanwhile ,Lautaro started playing regularly as our main forward when Scaloni takes over in which the team started to improve big time , so he has a midfield who gives him lots of service.

Icardi & Dybala NT career has been a series of unfortunate events, at least for time being.

Dont think each qualifier game needs its own thread, too many matches. Maybe when we face the Brazucas again lol

 

The following nine players are 1 yellow card away from suspension

Nicolás Tagliafico
Exequiel Palacios
Gonzalo Montiel
Rodrigo De Paul
Giovani Lo Celso
Nicolás Otamendi
Germán Pezzella
Lucas Martinez Quarta
Nicolás González

I think we have sufficient cover for all but De Paul and Lo Celso imo. Best case scenario would be if De Paul and Lo Celso can last until the Uruguay game in October and get a yellow then to be unavailable for the game vs Peru at home.

If not, take the yellow today to miss vs Paraguay away to not miss the game vs Uruguay in October (even though Paraguay away is tough).

 

VAMOS LA SCALONETA!!!!

Im so pumped for tonight's game at home!!



(Though l was also pumped for the southamerican clásico but then ANVISA happened)

Hopefully no bad surprises for today

 

First home game in a while plus fans will be in attendance. How many?

Should be a great atmosphere and I hope the players feed off of it and have a great game.

Like many have said, perfect opporrunity to give Dybala and Lisandro significant minutes.

 

About 30%? Around 25.000 or so i think. It was impossible to get tickets, they dissapeared in minutes...i wanted to go. Hopefully next time.

 

How's the weather today in Bs As? I know that it was raining earlier. Wondering about the new pitch in the Monumental

ESPN is reporting the potential starting line-up
Musso
Montiel or Molina, Pezzella, Otamendi, Acuña;
Di Maria, De Paul, Paredes, Alejandro Papu Gomez;
Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez

Pretty crazy to say, but one year away from the WC and we still have 10 Games to Play (perhaps 11 if they don't give us the 3pts from Brazil and force us to play the game)! which means there are at least 30pts to play for. We only have a 5 pt advantage from 5th spot, so lots to play for still.

WE NEED 3PTS TODAY

 

Awful, its been raining for 3 days. Yesterday and on tuesday there was very heavy rain, but today theres only light rain now and the forecast says it wont rain in the afternoon or night (and tomorrow will be a clear day), so i dont think itll rain in the match but hopefully the pitch isnt too ruined by the rain of the past days.

 

3 points are essential tonight.

 

We’re going to qualify comfortably.