2024-08-28 05:27:32
Another notable absentee from Argentina’s roster is Angel di María, who has officially retired from the national team, although there had been speculation about his eventual nomination by La Roja to perform a sort of tribute during the match.
Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentine national team, announced the list of players to face Chile and Colombia in the double date of September of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which has an illustrious absence: that of Lionel Messi.
The captain of the Albiceleste is still recovering from the serious ankle injury suffered in the final of the Copa América in the United States, so he was not considered this time.
Another notable absentee from Argentina’s roster is Angel di Maríawho officially retired from the national team, although there had been speculation about his eventual nomination by La Roja to perform a sort of tribute in the middle of the match.
They were joined by Franco Armani and Paulo Dybala, who were also not considered by Scaloni, while the surprises are led by Valentín Castellanos, former Universidad de Chile player who is currently at Lazio.
Argentina will face Chile on September 5 at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires, for the seventh round of the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Scaloni’s team is leading the standings with 15 points, followed by Uruguay and Colombia with 13 and 12 points respectively.
On the other hand, Ricardo Gareca’s men are in eighth place, with just 5 points.