Paris 2024: XXXIII Summer Olympiad Discussion

Yes, hence its s a good thing to have Enzo, Julian, Emi and Otamendi. Their experience can cover Batista 2.0 incompetence, at least half of it lol.

 

On paper we should have a pretty stacked side and should compete for a medal. We will have a easier path to the medal rounds if we win our group and the favorites do the same. A part of me wishes that Scaloni just decides to manage this group. El Loco had that task in 04, he won it, then stepped down(The most Bielsa thing ever, granted his contract was ending after the Olympics but still).

 

According to German Carrara, Mascherano is crazy to have Messi in the Olympic squad. Will be very difficult to see Messi in the Olympics though, even more with the inclusion of Alvarez.

Mascherano analiza su decisión para el último cupo que le queda.

En @BolavipAr nos preparamos para @Paris2024 👇 https://t.co/wJaxUFfi1K

— Germán Carrara (@GermanCarrara) May 29, 2024

 

Enzo and Soule unlikely to be released as per Gaston Edul.

 

I hope Juve let Soulé go to this tournament. But they want to sell him for whatever reason, so that may cause a problem. I guess Juve is in need of money.

Matías Soulé in the 23/24 season (U21 players in the Top 5 Leagues):

- Successful dribbles: 2nd (102)
- Shots attempted: 2nd (83)
- Goals: 4th (11)
- Key Passes Made: 1st (84)

On loan at a relegated club, fair to say he impressed. Would be a great option for #NUFC at RW. pic.twitter.com/VnXM03MER2

— TomTalksToon (@TomTalksToon) May 31, 2024

But nevertheless, Soulé should just go the Olympics. This isn't that difficult.

 

Then Soule should be called up for the Copa if he can't make squad along with Dybala and drop the dead weight like nico, pazella.

 

Woiski is like Icardi in a way. Another one raised entirely abroad and also plays as a central nine with great acceleration off the mark and where to run off defenders and into space. He's also extremely prolific. Won the Copa del Rey youth Cup with Mallorca. I wonder if Lionel S knows about him as he's a resident of the island too.

 

Garnacho has been refused permission to go to Paris and that is likely the case with Enzo too. Not the manager's input but the owners. They should both still go as has been said before no one can lock them up in a room with guards outside.

 

¡¡EL COLO ESTARÁ EN PARÍS!! @MonroigDiego informó en #SportsCenter que Javier Mascherano recibió el OK del Brighton y que Valentín Barco estará presente en los Juegos Olímpicos. pic.twitter.com/Ee5ngV7nLg

— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) June 2, 2024

 

Best XI so far if I assume all of the call ups Masche made for u23 friendlies next week are also confirmed in:

Brey
Lujan Di Cesare Otamendi Barco
Varela Equi Echeverri
Beltrán Alvarez Almada

 

France announced their Olympic Squad and no signs of the likes of Mbappe, Griezmann and Saliba

🇫🇷👨‍🏫 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Thierry Henry announced his France squad for the Olympics...

Very strong side: Lacazette, Olise, Mateta, Zaïre-Emery, Khephren Thuram etc all there! ✨ pic.twitter.com/yHqLsDItUy

— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) June 3, 2024

 

I guess there's no reason to bring Messi then, lol.

 

I have not searched any info on the matter but has Masche looked at calling up Paz? I know he wanted him during the Sub 20 Mundial but Madrid said no for whatever reason. I’d like to see him to be called up because he was one of the bright spots when we managed to fail in qualifications for the U20s

 

The olympic squad should be this + the overaged players, Barco and maybe Carboni (would be weird to get a call up for the senior team but not for the U23).

 

It's rather strange that we got reports of Barco being given thumbs up by the club but nothing about him. Maybe he's simply not in consideration? His performances haven't been great this season.

 

What happened to Alan Varela? He would be good for this tournament.

 

IMO the squad should be something like this:

GKs: Brey and either Dibu or a youth keeper.

DF: I think Di Cesare, Lujan, Otamendi and Barco are all almost certain. Probably one more CB to be added (Amione?, Garcia?, Lomonaco?). Surprised to see Valentin Gomez out.

MF: Varela, Equi are the only two 100% sure. Then it's quite open... Medina, Nardoni, Zenon, Hezze. In a more offensive role it should be between diablito, Carboni and Buonanotte (if he's indeed considered). Surprised to not see Redondo in the squad but he got injured again the other day.

FW: Julian, Beltran and Almada are 100% going. Soule a question mark right now. Probably Gondou or Castro for a substitute CF. Maybe Messi? hopefully not god awful Solari

 

He's in the squad pic posted above.

 

🚨 Julián Álvarez spoke with Pep Guardiola in private. He asked Pep to go to the Olympics with Argentina and his argument was that he is not getting minutes at Manchester City. Via @gastonedul. pic.twitter.com/ikuThLDXTo

— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) June 4, 2024

 

Sounds like something that Lautaro needed. A moment in training that will makes him more nervous in real game

 

Sorry, I meant Alan Velasco! Varela is already in the squad.