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Central midfielder- Rodrigo De Paul (Udinese)
Rodrigo De Paul is unlikely to be a Udinese player next season, with Atletico Madrid said to be closing in on a deal for the Argentina international.
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The 27-year old was the heart and soul of last season's Udinese side, with his creativity, passing ability and dribbling all standing out. De Paul made 36 Serie A appearances last season, scoring nine goals and providing nine assists.
His form deserved a call-up to the Argentina national side for Copa America. De Paul's impact so far at the tournament has been limited, and more is expected from the former Valencia man. Argentina will be banking on his creativity from midfield against Ecuador.
Central midfielder- Leandro Paredes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Leandro Paredes was not a regular starter for Paris Saint-Germain last season, making 16 starts in Ligue 1.
Since joining Paris Saint-Germain from Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2019 for £36 million, Paredes has impressed with his passing ability. The 27-year old will likely be the deepest midfielder in a three-man midfield, with his passing range and overall quality an ideal asset for Argentina to have.
Paredes, who previously made appearances for clubs like Roma and Empoli, has 33 caps for the Argentina senior side. Like De Paul, more is expected from the talented Paredes.
Central midfielder- Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham Hotspur)
Tottenham Hotspur were poor last season and Giovani Lo Celso endured an injury-riddled 2020/21 campaign.
Lo Celso joined Tottenham Hotspur from Real Betis in 2019 on a loan deal which was made permanent in January 2020 for £29 million. The midfielder's quality is undeniable, but Lo Celso made just 11 league starts for Tottenham Hotspur last season, scoring one goal and providing one assist.
The 25-year old is capable of playing in a variety of midfield positions and will be hoping for a good Copa America 2021 with Argentina. Tottenham Hotspur new manager Nuno Espirito Santo will surely be tracking the Argentina international's performances in the competition.
Other options: Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Nicolas Dominguez (Bologna), Guido Rodriguez (Real Betis)
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