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Giuliano Simeone says Julián Álvarez would suit Argentina’s No. 10 shirt
Giuliano Simeone backed Julián Álvarez for Argentina’s No.
10 shirt after Lionel Messi.
Simeone said Álvarez has the quality and all-round game to take on the role, and defender Cristian Romero has also supported him.
Messi will miss Argentina’s upcoming FIFA match window, the first without the team captain.
Simeone said Messi had guided the team and helped build a strong group, and that Argentina should carry on his legacy.
Argentina will play Uruguay and Costa Rica in friendlies as the players gather for the international break.
The Uruguay match is scheduled for November 13 at the Bombonera, followed by Costa Rica on November 17 in Córdoba, with the kickoff time still to be confirmed.
Giuliano Simeone said Julián Álvarez would suit Argentina’s No. 10 shirt if he chose to wear it.
Simeone described Álvarez as an extraordinary, complete player who creates chances, defends well and scores goals.
He said Argentina would feel Lionel Messi’s absence but should continue the legacy Messi left.
Argentina are due to play Uruguay and Costa Rica in friendlies during the upcoming international break.
- Who
- Giuliano Simeone said Julián Álvarez would suit Argentina’s No. 10 shirt.
- What
- Simeone backed Álvarez as a possible successor to Lionel Messi in the shirt.
- When
- The comments were reported on November 9, 2026. Argentina’s friendlies are scheduled for November 13 and 17.
- Where
- The friendlies are scheduled for the Bombonera in Buenos Aires and the Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba.
- Why
- Simeone said Álvarez is a complete player with great quality who helps the team in attack and defence.
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Argentina’s players are expected to arrive in the country ahead of the friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica.
Argentina are scheduled to play Uruguay at the Bombonera.
Argentina are scheduled to play Costa Rica at the Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba; the match time was yet to be confirmed.
- Suggested No. 10
- Julián Álvarez
- Commenting player
- Giuliano Simeone
- First friendly
- Uruguay, November 13 at 20:00, Bombonera
- Second friendly
- Costa Rica, November 17, Mario Kempes stadium in Córdoba
What people are saying
If Juli dares to wear the No. 10 shirt for the national team, it would suit him perfectly
He is an extraordinary player, who has a lot of quality. He makes the team play, does a great job defensively too, scores goals, he is very complete... It would not surprise me at all if he wore it
Leo is an extraordinary player, the best in history. Being without him will be noticeable because he is our flag, he was always the one who guided the way, but now we have to continue the legacy he left and what he taught us