Leonardo Balerdi and Gerónimo Rulli have been retained by Lionel Scaloni for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Argentina. Their selection confirms not only their importance within Olympique de Marseille, but also their status as pillars in the defense and goal of the Albiceleste.
OM continues to have a strong presence in the Argentine national team, with two of its players selected for the next World Cup qualifying matches. Indeed, after the absence of Valentin Carboni, Leonardo Balerdi and Gerónimo Rulli were called up by the coach Lionel Scaloni to face Paraguay on November 14 and Peru on November 19. This duo from Olympique de Marseille thus maintains the club's presence within the Albiceleste, after a promising start to the season in Ligue 1 and on the international scene. These qualifying matches are essential for Argentina in their quest for a place at the World Cup.
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This season, Leonardo Balerdi et Geronimo Rulli play a crucial role at OM, contributing greatly to the team's strong performances. Balerdi, in defense, did not regain the strength and serenity of last season in order to secure the defense. The captain often changes pairs and the defense lacks stability. For his part, Gerónimo Rulli, who arrived this summer, brings reassuring stability in the cages. The Argentine goalkeeper, with his sharp reflexes and experience, quickly gained the trust of his teammates and supporters. Together, they have become essential figures in the starting eleven…
