Manuel Lanzini out of the world cup

[Boab4]

Done his ligaments in training, out for 6 months.

That must be horrible for any player this close to the tournament starting.

 

[KopGer]

Should have been taking Luataro Martinez anyway.

 

[Carsons36th]

Pisser for the guy. Somebody expecting a wee break may just step in and be a star turn.

 

[Scottya86]

Icardi should have been in that Argentina squad, its an absolute shambles that he was overlooked

 

[LiborSionko14]

Icardi should have been in that Argentina squad, its an absolute shambles that he was overlooked

Is it not that he doesn’t get on with Messi?

Or have I read that wrong in the past.

 

[Xavi Hernandez]

Icardi should have been in that Argentina squad, its an absolute shambles that he was overlooked

Have you read the story about him snaring Maxi Lopez's wife?

 

[Jelle1880]

Is it not that he doesn’t get on with Messi?

Or have I read that wrong in the past.

It's Maxi Lopez that hates him, Icardi married his ex.

That's horrible for Lanzini, so close to the tournament as well.

 

[Roger Smith Loyal]

I hope they do call up Icardi, just for the implosion it will cause

 

[songsofglory]

This is why Argentina wont win the world cup. They are far too fractured as a team.

 

[rez1872]

It's Maxi Lopez that hates him, Icardi married his ex.

Icardi's actions pissed off loads of people in Argentina. Messi and others don't want him in the squad.

 

[giogaddi]

Should have been taking Luataro Martinez anyway.

Looking forward to seeing him at Inter next season.

What's the rules around this anyway, are they able to draft in a replacement?

 

[Scottya86]

Have you read the story about him snaring Maxi Lopez's wife?

Is it not that he doesn’t get on with Messi?

Or have I read that wrong in the past.

Aye a read that he snaked Lopez wife so Messi hates him, regardless he is the most on fire out and out striker the Argies have!

 

[giogaddi]

This is why Argentina wont win the world cup. They are far too fractured as a team.

That and the fact that their defence is shite.

 

[songsofglory]

That and the fact that their defence is shite.

I still think if the team were much more united they would be capable of winning it, despite their defence.

 

[Xavi Hernandez]

That and the fact that their defence is shite.

Anyone with Otamendi as their main centre half will never win it.

Love them to win it right enough.

 

[Xavi Hernandez]

Aye a read that he snaked Lopez wife so Messi hates him, regardless he is the most on fire out and out striker the Argies have!

They have a ridiculous amount of shit hot strikers but agreed, Icardi should have went.

 

[giogaddi]

I still think if the team were much more united they would be capable of winning it, despite their defence.

There is no doubt they have the firepower to beat anyone but I can't see them doing it this year.

 

[ICA_86]

Not good news for a squad already totally over reliant on Messi.

Was listening to the Total Football WC preview this morning and their boy in Argentina said the public are expecting no more than second round or quarters, that absolutely scudding Spain gave them has done a lot of damage.

 

[drgriffen]

Should have been taking Luataro Martinez anyway.

Different positions.

I would have said Centurion as a replacement (and they are slightly different players) but he got rushed to hospital with appendicitis.

Edit: I would have taken Martinez instead of Higuain.

 

[drgriffen]

Icardi's actions pissed off loads of people in Argentina. Messi and others don't want him in the squad.

To me this highlights the attitudes a lot of Argies have for women. What did Lopez expect his wife to do? He has kids and he was shagging around. Ok, not nice that she's now with Icardi, but the reaction from the others is a joke.

 

[ssblue]

Perotti may well replace him.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

Opens up an opportunity for Pavon, who may have been pushing for a starting spot anyway.

Angel Correa or even Lamela as a surprise call up?

 

[Jacrispy]

Have you read the story about him snaring Maxi Lopez's wife?

Should be finding a way to set aside their differences rather than rely on that fecking serial bottler Higuain who’s shit his pants in 3 separate finals with 3 separate 1 v 1’s with the scores at 0-0.

 

[drgriffen]

Opens up an opportunity for Pavon, who may have been pushing for a starting spot anyway.

Angel Correa or even Lamela as a surprise call up?

Pavon for Di Maria, if I was manager. I think they see Pavon as an impact sub, though.

Lamela is a good shout.

 

[giogaddi]

Different positions.

I would have said Centurion as a replacement (and they are slightly different players) but he got rushed to hospital with appendicitis.

Edit: I would have taken Martinez instead of Higuain.

What kind of player have Inter signed mate?

They have a pretty decent strike rate when it comes to Argies!

 

[Gameboy]

That and the fact that their defence is shite.

What defence lol they’ve stated it’s two cb’s with and a 6 man midfield in front of them.

 

[giogaddi]

What defence lol they’ve stated it’s two cb’s with and a 6 man midfield in front of them.

They will be playing a 2-3-3-2 according to Sampaoli

 

[dt17]

I think the Icardi situation has been blown out of proportion.

Yes he's a good striker and is on form, but I can't see him starting over Aguero or Higuain, or perhaps even Dybala. So why bring a guy who is a disruptive influence just to be 3rd or 4th choice striker?

 

[drgriffen]

What kind of player have Inter signed mate?

They have a pretty decent strike rate when it comes to Argies!

He's an excellent, mobile striker. He has good technique, can play with his back to goal and with the play in front of him, has skill and is decent in the air. Yes, there is definitely room for improvement, but he can be a player (with game time against the best).

 

[giogaddi]

He's an excellent, mobile striker. He has good technique, can play with his back to goal and with the play in front of him, has skill and is decent in the air. Yes, there is definitely room for improvement, but he can be a player (with game time against the best).

Looks a different class there (but don't they all )

Cheers mate

 

[Jacrispy]

I think the Icardi situation has been blown out of proportion.

Yes he's a good striker and is on form, but I can't see him starting over Aguero or Higuain, or perhaps even Dybala. So why bring a guy who is a disruptive influence just to be 3rd or 4th choice striker?

Because Agüero and Higuain have been garbage for Argentina! Someone else deserves a chance now.

 

[drgriffen]

The names being quoted as a possible replacement are: Leandro Paredes, Enzo Pérez, Pablo Pérez, Guido Pizarro, Diego Perotti, Erik Lamela & Matías Kranevitte. Apparently Perez and Perotti are the favoured options, but I'm assuming a lot of this guesswork.

 

[ssblue]

Apparently Perez and Perotti are the favoured options, but I'm assuming a lot of this guesswork.

Both were in the preliminary WC Squad.

I still think Perotti is a better fit.

 

[Daleboy91Watp]

Is it not that he doesn’t get on with Messi?

Or have I read that wrong in the past.

Thats what I got told it was aswell. If that is the case Messi is a petulant wee basturt and I hope Tina gets pumped n fucked out in the last 16

 

[drgriffen]

Both were in the preliminary WC Squad.

I still think Perotti is a better fit.

Apparently the player doesn't have to come from the original 35 (could be wrong about this), but it is probably more likely.

Haven't seen much of Perotti lately so can't really say about him. Perez has been in poor form for River.

 

[MarkieBR3]

Icardi should have been in that Argentina squad, its an absolute shambles that he was overlooked

i am genuinely gobsmacked he is not going he is verging on a starter IMHO never mind making a squad.

 

[MarkieBR3]

The names being quoted as a possible replacement are: Leandro Paredes, Enzo Pérez, Pablo Pérez, Guido Pizarro, Diego Perotti, Erik Lamela & Matías Kranevitte. Apparently Perez and Perotti are the favoured options, but I'm assuming a lot of this guesswork.

would be Paredes for me...

 

[drgriffen]

would be Paredes for me...

There's a lot of hype about Paredes but whenever I've seen him (two games against the Tims and for Argentina - small sample size) he's been poor.

If it had been up to me I would have left Mascherano out the squad and taken Ascacibar because the midfield is crying out for players with decent engines.

 

[drgriffen]

River's Enzo Perez has been called up as Lanzini's repcement. He's been in poor form this year, but I'm assuming they are going for his experience - another player who lacks legs (imo).

Boca and Colombia full-back, Frank Fabra, has been ruled out the World Cup after tearing his ACL. He was a transfer target for Everton and Napoli so any potential transfer wont be happening either.