Thibaut Simon, Media365, published on Saturday June 15, 2024 at 6:54 p.m.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has revealed the final list for the Copa America which will begin on June 20, 2024.
Argentina ended its preparation for the Copa America (June 20 – July 14) with a large victory against Guatemala. While the Albiceleste will begin their competition against Canada (June 21), we know the 26 players who will be traveling to the United States. Coach Scaloni ruled out three players including Marseille’s Leonardo Balerdi.
From 29 to 26 players
Winner of Ecuador (1-0) and Guatemala (4-1), Argentina led by Messi will try to retain its title after the triumph of 2021. For the 2024 edition, the Argentine coach has decided to dismiss three players. Leonardo Balerdi (OM), Angel Correa (Atlético Madrid) and Valentin Barco (Brighton) have packed their bags and are not kept for the Copa America. A disappointment for the Marseillais in particular, author of a good season, but who will not have convinced the coach. The Marseille defender did not play a single minute during these two preparation matches.
A first for two players
For the rest of the Argentine selection, we find well-known faces like Di Maria, Martinez, De Paul and of course Messi. On the offensive side, two new players are part of this selection and will participate for the first time in an international competition. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) and Valentin Carboni (Monza) hope to honor their first milestone in the Albiceleste jersey during this Copa America.
The 26 players summoned
Guardians : Franco Armani (River Plate), Geronimo Rulli (Ajax Amsterdam) and Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
Defenders : Gonzalo Montiel (Nottingham Forest), Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), German Pezzella (Real Betis Balompié), Lucas Martinez Quarta (Fiorentina), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Marcos Acuna (Sevilla FC) and Nicolas Tagliafico (Olympique Lyonnais).
Environments : Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis Balompié), Leandro Paredes (AS Roma), Alexis MacAllister (Liverpool), Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético Madrid), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea) and Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham).
Attackers : Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Valentin Carboni (Monza), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina), Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) and Julian Alvarez (Manchester City).
