23 minutes agoWorld Cup: Is Leo Mess ready to win the only trophy he misses?
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Argentina does not count as one of the favoured nationals to triumph in Russia 2018, but should not be forgotten that they have a team player like Leo Messi Argentina four years ago arrived at the World Cup final, where it was defeated by Germany by 1:0, with the only goal marked at it [...]
Argentina arrived four years ago in the World Cup final, where it was defeated by Germany by 1:0, with the only goal scored at that meeting by Mario Gotze, who entered the play as substitute, writes Periscopi.
Manuel Lanzini was expected to be part of the launch formation for Argentina at the World Cup, but he hurt the knee's ligaments until his country was occupied by Enzo Perez.
These are Jorge Sampaoli's guests for the World Cup:
Porters: Willy Caballero (Chelsea), Franco Armani (River Plate), Nahuel Guzman (Tigress WANL)
Protection: Gabriel Mercallo (Sevila), Federico Fozio (Roma), Nicolas Otsumendi (Manchester City), Marcos Rojo (Manchester United), Nicolas Taglafigo (Ajax), Javier Mascherano (Hebei Fortune), Marcos Acuna (Sporting Lisbon), Cristist Ansaldi (Torrio).
Midfielders: Ever Banega (Seville), Lucas Biglia ( AC Milan), Angel Di Maria, Giovanni Lo Celso (both Paris St-Germain), Enzo Peres (River Plate), Cristian Pavon (Boca Juniors), Maximilano Meza (Independent), Eduardo Salvio (Benfida).
Striker: Lionel Messia (Barcelona), Gonzalo Higuiin, Paulo Dybala (both Juventus), Sergio Aguero (Manchester City).
Argentina is in Group D with Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria, where it is the favourite to end up in first place.
What is Argentina's possible formation in Russia 2018?
Jorge Sampaoli is expected to play with the 4-2-3-1 formation with Fasion and Othamen to be at the centre of the defence, while Mercado and Tagliafiso are in his arm.
The midfield will consist of Biglia, Lo Celso, and the arms of Dybala and Di Maria. Leo Messy's playing caste and in the attack he'll be Sergio Aguero.
Which player will surprise everyone at the World Cup?
Paulo Dybala spent a great season with Juvenus and is expected to be the player who will be surprised for the good at the World Cup.
Which player can disappoint?
Javier Mascherano may disappoint you at the World Cup, as he has given the best in football as part of Liverpool's Barcelona. He's 34 years old now and plays Chinese championships.
What are Argentina's real odds and the predictions of how far this national can go?
Even though they have a big player like Leo Messy the real odds are Argentina reaching the quarterfinal stage. The team has a lot of good players in the offensive phase, but it gets stuck in defense. Even Messy himself has admitted that his national is not the favourite at the World Cup, but will try to do their best in HINA 2018. /Periscope/
