Walter SamuelA An essential element in the Argentine national team’s technical staff Who pays Lionel ScaloniHe has always been very reserved and does not speak much in the media; As a player and also now. Therefore, each new expression has greater value. The former Newell’s and Boca footballer took part in a charity event in Milan, the Aspria Charity Open, and is in touch with Sky Sportsrefers to the many Argentines competing in Italy.
“(Paulo) Dybala and (Mathias) Sole with the Argentine national team? We are not closing the door to anyone. We will see what the coach decides in the coming months regarding the World Cup.”And he limited himself to saying wallwho had an extensive and fruitful career in Italy, playing for Roma (from 2000 to 2004) and Inter (from 2005 to 2014).
Solé is one of the young talents emerging in Europe. The 22-year-old is one of Roma’s figures, the protagonist of the Serie A summit. Recently, there have been different accounts about his future, with Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso viewing him with suspicion and having already sparked enthusiasm in the past. In this context, the man from Mar del Plata was categorical about the team he wanted to represent. The midfielder and striker (depending on the occasion) played in Argentina’s U-20 and U-23 youth teams and was already called up some time ago by Scaloni, but is yet to add minutes in the first team.
“He is an Italian-Argentine and I don’t know what could happen if the situation with Argentina is not resolved. Today everything is open, he will have the possibility of being called up legally. He is the only one among the Argentine youth who has not played a single minute yet. He has become a leader in an important team like Roma and deserves a chance,” warned coach Martin Guastadesno.
Scaloni’s response came quickly: “He’s on the radarlike many other boys who we believe can contribute with us as well. He was with us too Bonannotti, garnacho, carboneThey are guys we see that have a future in the national team and we will call them up when we see they have the potential. That’s the idea. But hey, yeah, they’re on the radar like everyone else.
Samuel, one of Scaloni’s field assistants, spoke alongside Roberto Ayala and Pablo Aymar Nico PazThe young player from Como who has already joined the national team. “She really made a quantum leap last year and she is confirming it now. We are working on integrating it little by little; He is the future of the national team. “We are counting on him,” the former centre-back said.
Furthermore, Samuel praised Christian Chivu, the current coach of Roma, who was his teammate as a player: “We share a lot of experience at Roma and with Inter. He is very well prepared and he realizes that there is no big need to change the team.” The Italian capital club is having an impressive campaign in the tournament Calcium: They are in second place, one point behind leaders Milan, despite having one game less (this afternoon, against Napoli, who are third in the championship).
Another Serie A player who plays for the Argentine national team is the striker Lautaro MartinezClear. When asked about the Inter striker, Samuel replied: “When you leave or don’t play, it’s normal to feel bad. The important thing is to start again with the right mentality the next day for the team. These are the things that have to stay there. Lautaro has done and is doing great things for Inter.”
Samuel was in Italy to take part in the 13th edition of the Aspria Charity Open, which “unites sport and solidarity in one event”. The event aims to “raise funds and increase community awareness of important issues such as cancer prevention and control, combating poverty, and supporting those in need.” In addition to Samuel, coach Cristian Broschi, former Brazilian footballer Serginho, former goalkeeper Dida and former tennis players Francesca Schiavone and Flavia Pennetta, among others, were invited. The charity auction included a racket from Jannik Sinner (currently ranked number two in the world) and a shirt signed by Paolo Maldini.
Samuel, a highly recognized figure in Italy, was born in Laborde, Cordoba, but has lived since his childhood in Fermat, Santa Fe. He did not train at Boca, and developed at Newell’s, but became a symbol for the Zenezidi club when they won the Copa Libertadores in 2000, with Carlos Bianchi as technical director. He was also a multiple-time champion with Roma, Inter and even Basel, the last club he played for.