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Mik (United Arab Emirates)

Posted on 10/15/2012 at 11:30 PM 0 If we have to replace some substitutes we have ample enough non used players like Brana and Maxi , biglia or Banega can easily replace those 2 but Guinazu for me is one of a kind of a player in our team not that he is that talented but the Guy is a terror, kicking A** like Player. not even mascerano is that type.Sometimes we need some characters in a team, Guinazu exactly displayed what he is capable of against peru.

aka Mr. D (Peru)

Posted on 10/15/2012 at 9:25 AM 0 Guiñazu has gotten better every match so at this point I'm a lot more comfortable with him in the team. However, he's not really a back up to Mascherano. He's a wrecker in midfield but he doesn't contribute much else. I think it might be better if when Argentina goes ahead to bring in someone like Biglia, someone that can hold up the ball, pass it around, do some tackling (though admittedly not as good as Guiñazu in this category), I think this is a better method for defending the back 4 and killing time than bringing in a wrecker who just gives the ball to Mascherano which prevents Mascherano from positioning himself to focus solely on tackling and shielding the back 4 at the end of the game.

Mik (United Arab Emirates)

Posted on 10/15/2012 at 6:09 AM 0 I agree with some here about Guinazu I like that guy he has always performed well upto his abilities he have almost cemented his place under Sabella as a Substitute i can see him in our WC team he is motivated player its his last chance so he will perform greatly again and again, Another one who is similar to Mascerano and Guinazu is Yacob he is also a ruthless player too..Hope he someday comes to the NT fold.

el principe (United States)

Posted on 10/15/2012 at 12:53 AM 0 Don't have too high expectation on Barcos. He was one of the worst vs. Brazil in almost 90 minutes. AGainst Uruguay, yes he did have some good touches but that's because Uruguay were losing already 3-0 and Argentina were "having fun". I know Sabella's tendency to rely on "unknown" players for back ups rather than high profile players, we'll see if Barcos is good enough.

Abs (United States)

Posted on 10/15/2012 at 12:04 AM 0 That's why we need Lisandro Lopez (striker) in our national team .. Stup!d Sabella !! Barcos had some nice touches, but for sure I'll take Licha over him !!

cleanball (Indonesia)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 10:59 PM 0 Guinazu so far is doing good as a subs and I agree he's a combative type player,As for Pastore and Lamela did not make the list I think it's more on the reason of their own performance and abundant of excellent players at their position; we better rely on fantastic four as they have shown and doing wonderful for the team. Beside we already have Lavezzi,Barros,Martinez and Gago who are playing and helping the forwarder now, Gago position one step in front of Masche are workable and proofed. anyway hopefully Higuain can recover and play against Chile.

elpipita (Iraq)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 9:37 PM 0 shafat why should sabella kick peruzzi out? the kid has got backs of potential and he shut neymar down on more than one occasion. Definitely one for the future! And like Leandro said, pastore is competing with the fantastic 4 for a place and his form has been too inconsistent with PSG not to mention that he needs to start working on his defensive efforts. Guinazu, I know many aren't keen on him being over 30 and all, but the guy's a beast, he's a thug/destroyer type of player and he doest that role with perfection, I personally have no problem with him coming off the bench and stabilizing the games for us. Although I would love to see Claudio Yacob given some time with NT, he's a intelligent hard nosed type of player that can defend and support wht attack and would make a great sub for either Masch or Gago (or even an addition to both is tight midfield battles).

Leandro (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 6:44 PM 2 @Shafat - "And what is Guinazu doing there anyway?" Because he is the meanest scariest most dynamic destroyer (besides Mascherano) that we have. He comes in at the end of games to kill, he is perfect for that. Every game he has played he has done well for us. "why not calling pastore ! " Because Pastore is competing with a position with Kun, Higuain, Messi, DiMaria, etc.. all which are better than Pastore. Pastore (and Lamela) are still too fresh to start for Argentina.. they should be introduced when they prove themselves consistently at their clubs. Also Pastore cant defend squat.

Shafat.Redondo (Bangladesh)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 6:01 PM 0 Well Sabella needs to kick peruzzi out of the team . And what is Guinazu doing there anyway? why not calling pastore ! we should play solid player defensively like campaignaro instead of Zabaleta How come maxi rodriguez still gets internation call !

Lionel Messi (Jordan)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 12:17 PM 0 Both Maradona and Batista had Messi in their teams, but none of them didn't know how to unleash his power, but Sabella did ! he is a sly like a fox ! Can't wait for the next match :D

el principe (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 11:11 AM 0 News update: Gino Peruzzi is injured and is replaced by Matias Rodriguez.

el principe (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 11:07 AM 0 Finally it is revealed in this article by ole.com.ar: Lionel Messi is one of the first who suggests Sabella to play the fantastic four (Messi, Di Maria, Aguero, and Higuain). Sabella answered that if we are to play that way, he would demand strong balance and EVERYONE to work hard and help each other when not having to ball. Or in other words, Sabella demands the fantastic four to do some defense. That's why Sabella said after the match that his attackers were his first defenders. No wonder why during the match, you saw Messi defending on the right side (especially in the second half), Di Maria defending on the left side. Only Aguero was pretty much the number 9. Here is the original article: “Para que juguemos los cuatro tenemos que ayudar todos...” El triunfo ante Uruguay dejó chochos a los jugadores de Sabella. Jorge Lopez Messi sostuvo una de las máximas del barcelonismo ilustrado para que los cracks compartan el ataque. Messi no quiere privilegios ni adentro ni afuera de la cancha. Y, a partir de ahí, se puede empezar a entender el éxito de este joven grupo de la Selección. Si el mejor del mundo es humilde, eso marca tendencia. Y lo hace también a la hora de hablar de fútbol. Porque Lionel fue uno de los primeros en sugerir que le gustaría jugar con Di María y dos delanteros más, pero que respetaba “la decisión de Alejandro”. Pero más allá de sus deseos, también entiende de órdenes. Y sus palabras tienen el discurso bien aprendido de Sabella, con el vocablo “equilibrio”, como estrella. “Si queremos jugar los cuatro juntos, con el Kun, Di María y el Pipita arriba tenemos que ayudar todos en la recuperación. Lo importante es que todo el grupo colabore cuando no tenemos la pelota. Y cuando la tenemos, jugamos todos”, dijo Leo. Y ahí, al margen de apoyar al DT con lo que dice, sacó a relucir una de las máximas del barcelonismo ilustrado. A Messi no le gustan las comparaciones entre la Selección y su club. Sabe que el ciclo del Checho cargó con esa cruz y lo evita. Pero tira algunos conceptos arriba de la mesa. Quizás de eso habrá hablado con Sabella ayer durante diez minutos en plena práctica y con el profe Blanco como testigo de lujo. Se sentaron en el banco y charlaron de fútbol (el DT después hizo lo mismo con Gago y Di María). “Es difícil el trabajo porque estamos pocos días juntos para entrenarnos. Pero Sabella intenta consolidar el grupo. Después va a venir todo lo demás”, bancó el capitán al plantel y al técnico. Leo, el día después de llegar a 30 goles en la Mayor y quedar a cuatro tantos de Diego, estuvo sonriente, haciendo chistes y a los abrazos con todos.

Champion-2014 (Argentina)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 9:15 AM 1 Our team is now in a good shape in the ahead of world cup 2014. We need to strengthen our substituting power - and i have 100% faith on sabella that he knows how to win and use key players. There were never want of talent in our country. But we miss world cup in 2006 and 2010 for only some ridiculous decisions of our coaches. I never arrange any guilty of our players on that times. Everyone knows the ugly truth. Sabella has built the team from the back side. He has packed some very young talented defenders. All they have potential to have a excellent future and to get their best time. I don't think there should not any issue with our defensive midfielders- when Mascherano and Gago are solid and dependable. Only some issue with di Maria. But his last game (specialy 2nd half) was remarkable. It goes that "Sabella is predictable".. I say no. Sabella is a dependable. He was criticized for some issues after he made some instant (to the criticize). But he knows what to do and- where are those issues? Credit goes to Sabella when Messi is converting his Barca form for us under Alejandro. When Messi is playing like Messi- "Nothing else Matter".. Argentina Will Win The FIFA World Cup 2014!!! http://facebook.com/arg2014

tucho (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 8:21 AM 0 world cup 2014 starting 11 messi aguero dimaria mascherano gago sosa(sanchez-mino) rojo garay fernandez zabaleta(peruzzi) romero

cleanball (Indonesia)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 8:12 AM 0 We will miss Higuain and I think Sabella will replace him with Barros and Rojo with Campag; it will be fine as our twin tower Fernandez and Garay are in form Sabella need to strengthen the subs not just selecting from domestic players as we need to test every position. I keep my finger cross we can be good and win against Chile.

Shafat.Redondo (Bangladesh)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 7:09 AM 0 I think German Denis from Atalanta at Serie A should get a call . He has been on the form of his life lately . Also Inter Milan going to bid for him in the January . We could have try him out . and its better if higuain takes rest and for Rojo i hope he would be able to play . Last match he improved a great deal from the last time.

Mik (United Arab Emirates)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 5:24 AM 0 Agree with that too @Istiaque(oops tuff name to type Kidding) but sooner or later Peruzzi have to be tested which sabella may do when time is on.

Istiaque (Bangladesh)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 5:20 AM 0 I don't think away to Chile is the best match for testing peruzzi!!!! It's gonna be tough like hell. zabaleta at left back and campagnaro at right would be fine i guess.

Mik (United Arab Emirates)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 5:12 AM 0 Ofcourse @hi2 Suresh we play much better when Aguero is there, he is not a typical Forwrd he playes deeper than higuain some one like messi or tevez, so he does more one touch passings with messi and Dimaria, So obviously our football improves Aguero dont easily losses the Ball In our NT he plays similar to the way he used to play at AM where he played much deeper behind Torres. I like AM playing style more than his MC style. And Aguero is gud freekick taker too he used to take those when he was the captain of our under 20 WC team. And this is bad news So we wantedt to see back ups so lets see our back ups, Higuains injury is a bad news hope he recovers and Rojo ohhh the guy is slowely improving an injury at wrong time hope they both starts. Other wise we can see barcos lets see what he brings on when playing with Messi, And will clemente gets started or will Zabaleta play in LB and Campagnaro in RB or will Peruzzi play in RB with Zabaleta on Left all want to see how Peruzzi can play in our RB.Lets see.

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 4:24 AM 0 agree with francito...a 4-4-2 should be used if higuain is out...

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 4:22 AM 0 we need Higuain especially because we are already missing Lavezzi.... damn it!!

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 10/14/2012 at 1:10 AM 0 @hi2suresh Messi always ALWAYS plays better with Kun on the pitch as they are best friends so they automatically have that chemistry. However we generally see Higuian over Kun purely because of size and how Higuian is more of a number 9 and Kun although fantastic and one of the best in the world is more of a dribbler esque player like Messi and Di Maria. I do hope that we continue to see the fab 4 though.

hi2suresh (India)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 10:59 PM 0 Am I the only who thinks we play much better when Kun is on the pitch? Just recollect how we played matches when Kun is not around....

Leandro (United States)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 9:06 PM 0 Almost feel like this should be a sticky! Rojadirecta.es has both live streams and downloads in the forums. Mundo has live chats for the major Argentina games ;)

marindrianto (Indonesia)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 7:39 PM 0 can anyone tell where i can get / download all videos of Argentina games under SABELLA, especially for WCQ

Francito (United States)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 6:18 PM 0 If Gonzalo cant play than Argentina should try a 4-4-2 formation with: Romero Zabaleta-Garay-Fernandez-CAMPAGNARO DiMaria-Gago-Mascherano-MAXI/SOSA Aguero-Messi It will be another 5 months until we play another WC Qualifer so it makes snese to try out this formation and see the two besties(Kun-Leo) do up top together without being so packed in the middle with Higuian.

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 3:46 PM 0 Although it would be nice to see Barcos play a full game as he has begun to proven himself little by little, i do hope that Pipita gets fit in 29 games for Argentina he's scored 15 and people are asking for his head...really? He's a great forward and to ask for all 4 of the fab 4 to play great in one game..well thats a bit of a stretch.

sulav787 (Canada)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 3:27 PM 0 i hope higuian recovers... i want him to play...score goals.. and get back into form and kick benzema out of madrid starting XI..

Lionel Messi (Jordan)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 3:07 PM 0 Too sad to hear that, Rojo did very well last night, hope both to be recovered soon ! Vamos Argentina.

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 10/13/2012 at 3:03 PM 1 To be honest, I am not sure if we were going to play with 3 forwards but you never know. Every game you have to view it in a certain way. But I would love to see Barcos get a entire game in,that would be fantastic if you ask me. Chile is playing poor, and the history of Chileans are they are mentally weak and fold under pressure.