soul24rage
Senior Member
With Nico G. out, I would go with the front 3 of Alvarez, Lautaro and Messi again vs Paraguay to see how that goes.
If the plan is to have Lisandro as a LB going forward to the WC, I would test him there as much as I can. The dream would be to have Balerdi starting at LCB, but I'm pretty sure it'll be Otamendi starting.
—-----------Martinez—-Messi
Alvarez—---MacA—--Enzo—----RDP
Lisandro—-Balerdi---Romero—Molina
-------------------Dibu
Sub in Castellanos, Paredes, Lo Celso, Palacios, Garnacho
If the plan is to have Lisandro as a LB going forward to the WC, I would test him there as much as I can. The dream would be to have Balerdi starting at LCB, but I'm pretty sure it'll be Otamendi starting.
—-----------Martinez—-Messi
Alvarez—---MacA—--Enzo—----RDP
Lisandro—-Balerdi---Romero—Molina
-------------------Dibu
Sub in Castellanos, Paredes, Lo Celso, Palacios, Garnacho
soul24rage
Senior Member
Both Lisandro and Pezzella out, so Medina came to squad. Still puzzle of why no Senesi. This will probably be the XI that Scaloni will line up, but hoping to see these subs.
—-----------Martinez—-Messi
Alvarez—---MacA—--Enzo—----RDP
Tagliafico---Otamendi---Romero—Molina
-------------------Dibu
Sub in Castellanos, Garnacho, Paredes, Medina, Balerdi
—-----------Martinez—-Messi
Alvarez—---MacA—--Enzo—----RDP
Tagliafico---Otamendi---Romero—Molina
-------------------Dibu
Sub in Castellanos, Garnacho, Paredes, Medina, Balerdi
Maradona37
Well-known member
@soul24rage
Thoughts on Buonanotte in terms of attributes? I know you have referred to him a few times recently. He looked a real talent at Brighton alongside Enciso (it's a shame this guy isn't Argentine too as he'd fit like a glove) and now he's on loan at Leicester as you will be well aware. Leicester lost 3-0 the other day at Man United, but Buonanotte showed the same glimpses we seen at Brighton before his loan move. He is small and moves like the ball is stuck to his feet, like one of many types of Messi clones with his twisting and turning and ability in tight spaces. At times he was dribbling and showing promise, though you can see like Garnacho that the decision-making has to greatly improve.
You know more about Argentina's youth than I do so how does he stack up to some of the others (apologies if you already said in the thread and I missed it).
Thoughts on Buonanotte in terms of attributes? I know you have referred to him a few times recently. He looked a real talent at Brighton alongside Enciso (it's a shame this guy isn't Argentine too as he'd fit like a glove) and now he's on loan at Leicester as you will be well aware. Leicester lost 3-0 the other day at Man United, but Buonanotte showed the same glimpses we seen at Brighton before his loan move. He is small and moves like the ball is stuck to his feet, like one of many types of Messi clones with his twisting and turning and ability in tight spaces. At times he was dribbling and showing promise, though you can see like Garnacho that the decision-making has to greatly improve.
You know more about Argentina's youth than I do so how does he stack up to some of the others (apologies if you already said in the thread and I missed it).
soul24rage
Senior Member
I like Buonanotte, technically really good, good intelligence and decision making, good control in tight spaces.
The problem that I see with him are 2 things for the national team.
1. His physicality is not the best, he has decent speed but not quick enough imo he would need to play as a false right winger or needs to learn how to play as a CAM.
2. There's a lot of talents that are left footed attackers who can play in the right wing such as Soule, Nico Paz, Valentin Carboni, Luka Romero and Mastantuono. Not to mention players who are right footed who can play in the right wing like Garnacho and Gio Simeone. Buonanotte has a lot of competition and his lack of pace might hurt him imo so he really needs to stand out technically and decision making.
Right now, he and Nico Paz are the ones shining at their club and in good form (which is why he's been called up) so he needs to keep the momentum going and improve.
Maradona37
Well-known member
Thanks, really good reply as always and I will monitor him and keep an eye out for the other players you mentioned. I know most of them but not all. I noticed his lack of physicality too, not that quick and doesn't seem overly strong for his height either.
soul24rage
Senior Member
Just for this, Medina should be considered highly in being selected
Maradona37
Well-known member
@soul24rage
Hi mate, what is the team likely to be tonight against Paraguay?
23.30 kick off here so may try to give some of it a watch (currently 21.25).
Hi mate, what is the team likely to be tonight against Paraguay?
23.30 kick off here so may try to give some of it a watch (currently 21.25).
soul24rage
Senior Member
—-----------Martinez—-Messi
Alvarez—---MacA—--Enzo—----RDP
Tagliafico---Otamendi---Romero—Molina
-------------------Dibu
Maradona37
Well-known member
Thanks mate, yeah just looked. Looks strongest team though I thought Li Martinez might start. Lol Otamendi still about.
soul24rage
Senior Member
Licha is injured so Otamendi is playing.
Wish one of Medina or Balerdi started, but Scaloni is conservative.
Maradona37
Well-known member
Ah right, didn't realise he was injured, when did that happen? He played on Sunday.
One of them should start yes, as you say just being careful.
soul24rage
Senior Member
I think it happened during the game. Don't think it's anything serious, but always a good idea not to take any risks.
Maradona37
Well-known member
True, Hope they win anyway, though they are very comfortable anyway and would likely qualify without gaining another point.
MontenegrinCuler
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Great goal from Lautaro, great assist from Enzo
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