Argentina has unveiled a 29-man squad, captained by Lionel Messi, for their final friendly matches before the Copa America. Notably absent is forward Paulo Dybala, who has been sidelined due to injuries.
Upcoming Matches
- June 9: Argentina vs. Ecuador at Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago
- June 14: Argentina vs. Guatemala at Commanders Field, Washington
Squad Highlights
Coach Lionel Scaloni will trim the squad to 26 players, adhering to CONMEBOL’s regulations for the Copa America, which begins on June 20. The team features a blend of experienced players and young talent. Key players include:
- Veterans: Angel Di Maria, Nicolas Otamendi
- Youngsters: Leonardo Balerdi, Valentin Barco, Alejandro Garnacho, Valentin Carboni
Notable Absence
AS Roma forward Paulo Dybala is excluded due to recurring injuries that have kept him out of recent international matches.
Copa America Campaign
Argentina will commence their Copa America journey on June 20 against Canada, followed by matches against Chile on June 25 and Peru on June 29. The tournament in the United States will conclude on July 14.
These are the players called up by Lionel Scaloni for the next friendly matches ahead of the Copa América!
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