Argentina, those called up for the World Cup: Scaloni’s men

But do you want to see that Nico Paz’s perfect free kick against Mauritania really liked Messi? Scaloni’s Argentina has announced its squad for the World Cup. The reigning champions confirmed a good part of the block that triumphed in Qatar: Emiliano Martínez between the posts; Tagliafico, Montiel, Lisandro Martínez, Romero, Otamendi and Molina in defense. In the middle of the field there is room for Paredes, De Paul, Mac Allister and Enzo Fernández. In front Messi, Lautaro and Julián Álvarez. Among the new entries, the presence of Nico Paz stands out, the 21-year-old jewel of Fàbregas’ Como. While it was easy to expect Soulé’s absence, thanks to a poor end to the season with Roma, the exclusion of Real Madrid attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono and reigning world champion Marcos Acuna is more controversial. Lo Celso and Barco are also inside and, surprisingly, José Lopez completes the attack. Below is the complete list.

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Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Gerónimo Rulli (Olympique Marseille).

Defenders: Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Leonard Balerdi (Olympique Marseille), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Facundo Medina (Olympique Marseille).

Midfielders: Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Valentín Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani Lo Celso (Betis Seville).

Attackers: Nico Paz (Como), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid), José Lopez (Palmeiras).