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Argentina name first squad without Messi for November friendlies
Argentina announced its first squad without Lionel Messi for its November friendlies.
The team is set to face Uruguay on November 13 at the Bombonera, then Costa Rica on November 17 in Córdoba.
Rodrigo De Paul is also absent, as a new group of players begins to take shape.
Some players arrived after busy weekends at their clubs: Emiliano Martínez is training with Chelsea but has not played while recovering from jaw surgery.
Agustín Giay’s Palmeiras reached the Copa do Brasil final after beating Vasco da Gama on penalties, although Giay missed his spot kick.
Other called-up players started, sat on the bench or missed matches through suspension.
Argentina’s next step is the two friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica.
Argentina announced its first squad without Lionel Messi for November friendlies.
The team is scheduled to play Uruguay on November 13 and Costa Rica on November 17.
The Uruguay match is set for La Bombonera, while the Costa Rica match is set for the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba.
The squad includes several European-based players and does not include Rodrigo De Paul.
- Who
- Argentina’s national team.
- What
- Argentina announced its first squad without Lionel Messi for two November friendlies.
- When
- The squad was announced before the November friendlies; the matches are scheduled for November 13 and 17.
- Where
- The matches are scheduled for La Bombonera and the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Argentina announced its first squad without Lionel Messi for the November friendlies.
Argentina is scheduled to play Uruguay at La Bombonera.
Argentina is scheduled to play Costa Rica at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba.
- Squad
- Argentina’s first November friendly squad without Lionel Messi
- Uruguay match
- November 13 at La Bombonera
- Costa Rica match
- November 17 at the Mario Alberto Kempes stadium in Córdoba
- Absent historical player
- Rodrigo De Paul