AFA calls 29 for friendlies previous to the Copa América

Buenos Aires. With the notable absence of Paulo Dybala and the affirmation of Alejandro Garnacho as a variant within the offensive, the present world and continental champion Argentina summoned 29 gamers who will play the friendlies in opposition to Ecuador and Guatemala in mid-June in america, within the final take a look at earlier than beginning the protection of the title within the Copa América.

Led by captain Lionel Messi, the roster launched on Monday by the Argentine Soccer Affiliation (AFA) is in observe a preview of the squad that can compete within the continental event between June 20 and July 14 in america.

Of the 29 gamers, coach Lionel Scaloni must reduce three when he presents the ultimate roster on June 12.

The Albiceleste will conflict in opposition to the Ecuadorian Tricolor on June 9 on the Soldier Subject stadium in Chicago. 5 days later, they’ll face Guatemala at Commanders Subject in Landover, Maryland.

Because of the proximity to the beginning of the continental competitors, the absence of Dybala, who was a part of the world champion group in Qatar 2022, is placing.

The Roma striker thus pays for the fixed muscle accidents that plagued him through the season and that prevented him from taking part in constantly.

Different world champions additionally absent are defender Juan Foyth (he performed little because of a shoulder damage); midfielder Alejandro Gómez (suspended) and ahead Thiago Almada (will go to the Olympic Video games).

Garnacho, established in Manchester United’s assault, is confirmed as a substitute for the skilled winger Ángel Di María, who introduced that he’ll say goodbye to the nationwide group after the Copa América.

Scaloni strikingly included 11 defenders within the name, which may counsel doubts in regards to the efficiency of regulars talked about, together with Gonzalo Montiel — writer of the decisive penalty in opposition to France within the sequence that outlined the world title. Marcos Acuña and Lisandro Martínez, who between accidents and poor performances, haven’t had a lot exercise thus far this yr.

The youthful Valentín Barco, from Brighton, and Leonardo Balerdi, from Olympique de Marseille, are into consideration as attainable replacements.

Argentina will debut within the Copa América on June 20 in opposition to Canada in Atlanta, in Group A that additionally contains Chile and Peru.

Listing:

Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Franco Armani (River Plate) and Geronimo Rulli (Ajax).

Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Nahuel Molina (Atlético de Madrid), Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique Marseille), Cristian Romero (Tottenham, England), Germán Pezzella (Betis), Lucas Martínez Quarta (Fiorentina), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) , Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuña (Sevilla), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Valentín Barco (Brighton).

Midfielders: Guido Rodríguez (Betis), Leandro Paredes (Roma), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético de Madrid), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea), Giovanni Lo Celso (Tottenham).

Forwards: Ángel Di María (Benfica), Valentín Carboni (Monza), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Ángel Correa (Atlético de Madrid), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolás González (Fiorentina), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan), Julián Álvarez (Manchester Metropolis).