Within the Netherlands we’re presently below the spell of the upcoming European Championship. On the opposite aspect of the Atlantic Ocean, the most important soccer international locations are in full preparation for the beginning of the Copa América. Sixteen nationwide groups will journey to the US subsequent week. Who’re the favourites, which gamers ought to we regulate and which gamers can be absent within the coming month? In brief: that is every thing it is advisable know in regards to the Copa América.
Naturally, high international locations Brazil and Argentina are among the many huge favorites for the general victory. Initially, we begin with the title holder, as a result of that’s the nation of star participant Lionel Messi. Over the past version in 2021, the world champion was too robust for host nation Brazil 1-0. It was the primary time that Brazil didn’t win the match on residence soil. Argentina is aiming for his or her sixteenth closing victory. Uruguay has additionally gained the match fifteen instances. The now 37-year-old Luis Suárez remains to be a part of the choice there. The shock of the match might nicely be Ecuador. Over the past World Cup, the nation held the Dutch crew to a draw through the group stage. With gamers like Piero Hincapié (Bayer Leverkusen), Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea) and Enner Valencia (Internacional), the nation has sufficient high quality. Moreover, international locations equivalent to Mexico and the US belong to the group of outsiders.
In Argentina, all eyes are nonetheless centered on star participant Lionel Messi. Beneath his wing, the Argentinians gained each the World Cup and the Copa América. In Brazil, opponents will look with concern on the Actual Madrid duo Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. After successful the Champions League, this pair can be on the hunt for the subsequent prize. Uruguay additionally has a Champions League winner in its choice. Federico Valverde was the undisputed fundamental participant in Carlo Ancelotti’s crew this 12 months. Moreover, gamers equivalent to Ronald Araújo and Darwin Núñez are additionally current.
What additionally characterizes each closing match is the shortage of huge names. Brazil has numerous gamers to select from. You might even kind a second choice with that. Names like Neymar, Casemiro, Antony, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison are lacking from the Seleção. Argentina will defend the title with out AS Roma striker Paulo Dybala. Nationwide coach Lionel Scaloni prefers different gamers, equivalent to Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez and Ángel Di María. Moreover, PSV gamers Hirving Lozano and Sergiño Dest aren’t with their international locations Mexico and the US. Former Feyenoord participant Renato Tapia can also be lacking from the Peru choice. He unsubscribed for a particular purpose. He wish to make a switch subsequent summer season. He’s afraid of sustaining an damage through the match.
