Whether in Ligue 1 or in the national team, Facundo Medina and Leonardo Balerdi are used to working alongside each other. Both central defenders are seen as Argentina's future, but so they are also in competition. According to Renato Civelli, it is the OM player who is currently ahead of Lensois in the hierarchy.
Lately, Leonardo Balerdi established himself as one of the leaders of OM, even to the point of being named captain. A development which should be noted, because upon his arrival at Marseille in 2020, we were far from imagining that the central defender would be able to reach this level. Finally, the former player Borussia Dortmund silenced the doubters and he also earned his place in the selection.
Balerdi is increasingly called by Scaloni
The rise of Leonardo Balerdi at theABOUT did not escape Lionel Stairsthe Argentinian coach. The latter is calling on Marseillais more and more, but for the moment, he has not yet managed to impose himself. He also delivered a disappointing performance against the Paraguay and one without real relief against the Peru. However, according to Renato Civelliinterviewed by The Teamthe 25-year-old is the future ofAlbiceleste as central defender. “Unlike some of his predecessors, Scaloni does not call a player to promote him to the public or the market. Against Peru, Leo had the personality to drive the ball, he is comfortable in that regard, he tried to hit the ball several times with his foot. He was very serious, even against a team not inclined towards the offensive. Then there's Romero, Martinez and Nicolas Otamendi, of course, but the latter is closer to the end than the beginning. I don't imagine him starting soon, but, with his performances, Leo is well positioned to be Argentina's fourth center, perhaps even the third in the near future. »
Balerdi is one step ahead of Medina
In selection, Leonardo Balerdi is in competition with Facundo Medina. Always according to Renato Civellithe player of theABOUT is one step ahead of its counterpart in RC Lens. “Yes, everything can change very quickly in football, but he is a few steps ahead of Facundo. He is captain of OM, Lens is doing a good job, but it is a much less popular club than Marseille. »
