Argentina announced the withdrawal of Nahuel Molina for the match with Peru: the player whom Scaloni called an emergency
Lionel Scaloni added new headache after confirming loss Nahuel Molina the next South American qualifying match is coming up, in which they will have to meet Peru this Tuesday, November 19th, at Bombonera. Given this situation, which also aggravates the problems with Lisandro Martinez, Nicholas Gonzalez And German Pezzella initial list, DT urgently called Giuliano Simeone belonging Atlético Madrid.
The right-back started in the 2-1 defeat to Paraguay in the last match, in which he left the field in the 85th minute to make way for Gonzalo Montiel. The Argentina national team confirmed on social networks that the player suffers from discomfort in the back of the right thigh, something that would make it impossible for him to participate in the duel corresponding to the 12th day.
With this bad news that increases doubts about the physical condition Nicholas Tagliafico and Christian Romero Defensively, Scaloni made the decision to expand the roster with a last-minute call on the Atlético Madrid striker, given that the defender had previously joined the squad Facundo Medinacoming from Lens.
Attack 21 years old He came out of Atlético Madrid’s youth academy but played for Zaragoza and Alaves before getting the chance to add more and more minutes to the team this season. Mattress manufacturer what his father orders. Giuliano was part of the team Sub 23 presented by Javier Mascherano at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. and it already happened Scaloni was called up for the September doubleheader against Colombia and Chile.. Giuliano even came on as a substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Barranquilla.
The detail is that DT has several options in the last line. Tagliafico ended with symptoms of discomfort regarding Paraguay and Kuti Rosemary He had to be replaced at half-time. In this panorama Medina, Gonzalo Montiel, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicholas Otamendi And Neuen Perez These are the options you are left with.
Argentina will arrive with many injuries for the 12th match, which will be key in the fight for first place in South American qualifying. WITH 22 points, Albiceleste continues to top the table, but is only three points ahead Uruguay And Colombiaboth are 19.
Scaloni’s men will end the year with a match against Peru Bombonera (from 21:00), and Sky blue will visit Brazil (21.45) and coffee producers They will receive Ecuador (start at 20:00).
The road to the 2026 World Cup will resume in March next year: Argentina will visit Uruguay and then host Brazil. on this double date, which will be crucial to securing a ticket to the competition, which will be organized by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
SCALONI CALLS:
Archers: Emiliano Martinez, Walter Benitez and Jeronimo Rulli.
Defenders: Facundo Medina, Gonzalo Montiel, Christian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicholas Otamendi, Neuen Perez and Nicholas Tagliafico.
Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez, Leandro Paredes, Exequiel Palacios, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso, Enzo Barrenechea, Thiago Almada, Facundo Buonanotte and Nicolas Paz.
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Giuliano Simeone, Alejandro Garnacho, Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez and Valentin Castellanos.