Following their recent collapse in the World Cup, Argentina need to consider making major changes to their squad as they prepare for the future. This should not be a problem, given that Albiceleste have a lot of incredible superstars in their ranks.
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At 33, Javier Mascherano is past his peak already. The former Barcelona superstar failed to reach his own standards in the World Cup, playing sluggishly as he was unable to match the pace of the game and committing a lot of unnecessary fouls.
Therefore, he should be replaced by the likes of Lucas Biglia and Eduardo Salvio who still have a lot to offer. Willy Caballero was a big disappointment in the tournament, hence, he should be dropped, allowing Sergi Romero to resume his place and Franco Armani serving as a backup.
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Inter Milan striker, Mauro Icardi deserves to be recalled into the national team while Lionel Messi should be deployed as an attacking midfielder, giving room to Paulo Dybala to operate on the right flank.
Angel Di Maria, Ever Banega and Nicolas Tagliafico impressed in the World Cup, therefore, they should maintain their places in the squad while the likes of Giovani Lo Celso, Christian Pavon, and Federico Fazio should be given adequate chance to prove their worths.
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.