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Som (India)

Posted on 3/21/2013 at 5:39 AM 0 what about Tevez ..........I think he is in the best form ..........he should deserve a call up......

argentine (Ghana)

Posted on 3/15/2013 at 7:04 PM 0 i dont like the squade either

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/10/2013 at 9:55 AM 0 Example, the Peru game.

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/10/2013 at 9:53 AM 0 I understand Alam, but against these weaker teams, they want to brawl, and not play skillful soccer.

Alam (India)

Posted on 3/10/2013 at 1:03 AM 1 we dont have strong midfield..If sabella continue ignoring midfield problem.In domestic argentine league velez have cerro..A very complete midfielder..Tino costa,Ottamendi are d regulars one playing champions league..caballero is top 5 goalkeepers in present world..If Sabella dreams to win d worldcup he must select regulars playing players who play champions league and copa liberattoders..If not we will not gng anywhere near d semifinal of w.cup..we need competition widin squad ..i dont think rightnow we have this in d playin eleven.

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 10:53 PM 0 I also like the Montillo call up.I never seen Basanta play, I hope he does well.

Caniggia (Hong Kong)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 10:46 PM 0 OK we get it. South America Qualifiers are like fighting a war, so we bring on our tanks and militia. The pitches are likely full of holes and there will be some rough tackling and fouls. Even though he can't play, Sosa can take his punches, but not sure about Banega. He seems yellow card prone and loses the ball alot. Pastore gave a goal away on the weekend and got subbed at the break. What I didn't like about him was that he didn't really try to recover the ball after the mistake and just trotted back near the attacker and was waiting for someone else to make the tackle. I can't imagine him breaking into the WC2014 side unless he changes dramatically.

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 10:44 PM 0 This is clearly a strategic move on Sabellas part, I'm all for it, I hope we win both games.Vamos Argentina!

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 6:15 PM 0 I watched the Roma game and Lamela was poor. Di Maria,Kun are not really out for the qualifiers. Di Maria was slated for 2 weeks, it's been nearly a week. Kun, should come back by then as well. It's a precaution he is not playing. Gago is out which is why he was not called up.

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 5:59 PM 0 Lamela scored again, not the best goal but more of a "right place at the right time" seems like he really deserves a call up, unfortunately it seems like age is getting in the way. Wish this worked out for Rojo, who although played well in his last outing for Argentina really isn't the best option...

shOvwar (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 4:40 PM 0 Lets get the 6 points first But I doubt we can get all 6 with this team. And Dimaria, Aguero and Gago are out to Injury. I hope Sabella changes his squad after this. But I doubt he will if we get all 6 points. Anyway Vamos Albiceleste...

hi2suresh (India)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 11:30 AM 0 Iam not that excited after seeing this list. But I am convinced that Sabella knows much better than myself or everyony here (no offense ). Given the injuries...I was expecting Lamela to be in the squad but if we get 6 points with Sosa or without Lamela or anybody (barring Messi) I have no regrets.

Leandro (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 10:52 AM 0 Regarding my Sosa/Banega comment.. I would pick neither in the team. Banega, despite his talent, is a train wreck.. you cant have NT players that play so inconsistently.. every piece needs to perform to win a cup. Banega in his off day (every other game) is worst than Sosa.. he is slow, cant make a pass and disappears. As much as I think Sosa is a waste in the national team he has two things BETTER than Banega, a) He is tall and strong.. in our midget team that is a good thing.. b) He is consistent. So you can count on Sosa.. Sabella says do this and that and the kid does it.. rather him perform mediocre 100% than Banega give us 15% every other match. We need OTHER players.

Torrente (Serbia and Montenegro)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 6:23 AM 0 When I saw the list, I felt like we we lose the match. No room for Scocco, with no room for G.Peruzzi, no creativity in midfield. But to find a place for another former Estudiantes player. I think we're going the wrong way.

chandran! (India)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 4:23 AM 0 In the absence of dimaria what will be the formation is it going to be a 4-3-3??or 4-4-2???bannega should start in place of gago??then...sosa or montillo???i don think lavezzi should start with 3 strikers messi,kun and higuain??or a 4-4-2 with mache banega sosa montillo and messi,higuain???what u think frnzzzz?????

Johnny (Thailand)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 3:57 AM 0 Seeing as how there has been no shortage of opinions lately, I'll share mine: 1. Sosa is not NT material and never has been. I wince every time I see him on the pitch. Sabella likes him though, and he is roughly equivalent to a mediocre talented goon in ice hockey. 2. Rojo is not NT material. Some day ? I don't know. He will never tear an ACL because I never see the guy pivot. He looks he's being controlled by a joystick. 3.Banega is a very talented kid with lots of problems. I have no problem with him on the squad, particularly with Gago out. I think the jury is out as to whether he will ever develop into the player he could be. Also, note that he is pretty versatile and can play a number of positions. I have no doubt that if he can't cut the mustard with the NT, Sabella will cut him. 4. Andujar is not a bad keeper but Caballero should be on the squad. Obvious, no ? 5. Jose Basanta ? I'm all for Sabella auditioning CBs. That position is a weak link for the NT. Fernandez does not convince me. 6.The forwards ? No big complaints from me. I'm a little surprised with Sabella's continued fascination with Di Santo. I'd like to see a big #9. Or a little bigger anyhow. Honestly, this would have been as good a time as any to lock up Icardi and to see what he has to offer, but he is still very inexperienced and maybe not ready for the knives in your teeth South American WC Qualifiers. 7.Montillo ? I have seen very little of him. Is he a real deal enganche who can hold the ball ? Make a killer pass ? Please tell me he is. Ok, that takes care of my Saturday afternoon boredom.:)

elpipita (Iraq)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 3:20 AM 0 Poor guy, I wish him the best.....he's a solid player and is far more deserving of a call-up then some of the other players on the list.

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 3:06 AM 0 Biglia hasn't been playing much because of being on depression medication Article: http://www.goal.com/en/news/585/argentina/2013/03/08/3808150/biglia-i-was-on-the-edge-of-depression

pablo.d (New Zealand)

Posted on 3/9/2013 at 12:18 AM 0 chainsaw i agree the lack of lam call up is sad to see as we could do with him about now. banega did any one watch him he otherday?, he simply is not good enough at the moment and to be honest he has done not a lot in 13 caps. leandro you have a good piont on sosa vs banaga as at least sosa looked good in his last outing but for me neither of them should actually be called up.

elpipita (Iraq)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 11:48 PM 0 I see what leandro is saying but I really can't agree. Granted Banega can be abysmal and the kid really needs to get his s**t together but on his good days he's world class no argument, while Sosa is good (never world class) even on his best days and those are too few for my liking especially when playing for the NT.

Chainsaw (Iran)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 11:43 PM 0 Well said Mr. D! It was the best time to call up Lamela now that Di Maria is injured. And Di Santo has nothing to do to be here when a hotter shot like Icardi is there. As haman said, Sabella is just conservative in the wrong direction. It really puzzle me why he call back certain players again when there seemed to be more sense and adjustments to his recent selections. Very disappointing.

Johnny (Thailand)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 11:07 PM 0 @Leandro-you won't piss me off, but you will make me scratch my head !

Leandro (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 10:52 PM 0 Gonna piss off a lot of people here.. but I would rather have Sosa on the bench than Banega.. as to why Biglia and Lamela are not called.. beats my best judgement.

Sherwan (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 7:10 PM 0 Not sosa again mr sabella. I agree with you Gunner, it is unbelievable that sosa is back again. I don't know what sabella thinks by geting sosa back. any way,good luck for you Argentina and with my best well wishes to you.

Gunner (Canada)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 5:52 PM 0 Sabella needs to use Mauro Icardi before Italy cap him & steal yet another Argentine! Those of us coplaining about Di Santo lets be honest, it will ALWAYS be Aguero, Messi & Higuian up front under Sabella with Lavezzi waiting to come on as a sub or in case of injury. Messi always gets 90 minutes & Lavezzi comes on late for one of Aguero or Higuian. Lamela needs to be called as well. He can be a great substitute for Di Maria. Jose Sosa is back? Unbelievable really. Call up lists will always frustrate us and boggle our minds but we have to admit that Sabella has done well with results with who he has chosen in the past.

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 4:52 PM 0 Basanta and Sabella's time at Estudiantes did not overlap I believe. Basanta is a good player and a good defender.

some supporter (Argentina)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 4:38 PM 0 Hey hey hey! Guess who played for Estudiantes in the past! Yep—Basanta! What I'm more afraid of is Sabella using the usually pretty random match against Bolivia (even Pekerman lost 3-0 his WCQ match for 2006 there) as an excuse to keep calling crappy players who might just have good luck that single day. And I definitely can't imagine what Rojo, who can't mark his little brother when playing in the backyard, will be like in the excruciatingly anaerobic field in La Paz. He won't be able to chase his own shadow, dammit!

sulav787 (Canada)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 4:37 PM 0 ignoring Bilgia when gago is injured and out!! makes no sense to me... Biglia is far ahead of banega and given chance would prove better than gago!! is it because of his recent form?? how is he doing?

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 4:02 PM 0 What Sabella should do though is send players that will not play in the first game to Bolivia early to get a costume to the altitude....Palacio, DiMaria, Fernandez, Montillo, guinazu and Basanta.....all players that could play in the second game in La Paz..a lot of fouls, shitty field...a South American wrestling match more than a futbol game...

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 3:58 PM 0 I'm not a big fan of Sosa either... He reminds me of Pastore a lot....makes acouple good passes and then a bonehead play that leads to a counterattack! But the fact is , especially with Angel out, who else do we have as an attacking mid in a 4-3-3 or a 4-4-2 against Venezuela? Banega and Sosa, that's it:/ Lamela would have been good but wasn't called....Icardi is a forward not a AM so that's pointless!

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 3:47 PM 0 @ aka mr don't let your hatred for Sosa blind you, he was by far the best player for us against Germany, i understand you don't like him but it says a lot if you choose to not notice when he finally plays well....

aka Mr. D (Peru)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 3:45 PM 2 @Kenneth, Sosa was subbed at the half and hasn't played a minute since (and hopefully never will). Sosa changed the game? If the only way he can change the game is getting a GK sent off that says a lot about his skill level. When Sabella was calling up Sosa (and other mediocre players) at the beginning of Sabella's tenure some of you were saying "Sabella needs to call up players he's familiar with...he'll call up other players later." (All the while ignoring that Sabella favorites like Rojo looked completely lost out there.) In case you haven't noticed it's "later"! The WC is 15 months away. Now when Sosa gets called the same folks say "Well, Sosa has experience." What is this mystical word experience people keep talking about? It seems like people really just mean "older." Let's talk about experience. Icardi has experience coming through La Masia. He has experience putting two past Buffon. He has experience scoring four in a match. What does Sosa have experience in? Sucking in Ukraine? Icardi's experience counts for a lot more in my book.

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 1:15 PM 0 @ Som have u seen Matias Rodriguez play? I know he's been toted as the next Dani Alves, i've only seen him play once and that was for Universidad de Chile, seemed good offensively but have you or anyone seen/know if he plays for Sampdoria?

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 11:43 AM 0 Correction...guinazu plays for Libertad in Paraguay

Som (India)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 11:11 AM 1 I think this will be a combination of present star as far as my opinion ..and should select for nation team ...because WC14 will not too far .......the year 2013 are use to prepare for it... GK- Sergio Romero Mariano Andújar Willy Caballero DF- Pablo Zabaleta Federico Fernández Ezequiel Garay Hugo Campagnaro Fabricio Coloccini Matías Rodríguez Cristian Ansaldi/Emiliano Insúa/Marcos Rojo MF- Javier Mascherano Ángel di María Éver Banega Fernando Gago Javier Pastore Erik Lamela Nicolás Gaitán Tino Costa /Toto Salvio/Lucho González/Esteban Cambiasso/Lucas Ocampos FW- Lionel Messi Sergio Agüero Gonzalo Higuaín Ezequiel Lavezzi Rodrigo Palacio Mauro Icardi/Carlos Tévez/Franco Di Santo please give your opinion!!!

ghostdeini (Albania)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 9:55 AM 1 sabotaged by our own football federation, sabotaged by our own coaches, sheep fans who justify those people doing everything possible to weaken our team and bringing us only heartbreak and tears, us the real fans who want us to succeed are hopeless, our voice is not being heard and never will, our only glimmer of hope is our players(messi, aguero, higuain,...)that they somehow achieve to win us the world cup going against those odds, we have enemies inside and outside, we have big odds to overcome, please rise to the challenge our beloved players and show us why we are football fans, there is nothing like our football, such a beauty, those b******s are killing it.

miskan (Indonesia)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 9:13 AM 0 first, i think sabella will call scocco, i like his quality tecnik..disanto?..

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 3:59 AM 0 @kenneth the 3 domestic players are montillo (santos), Guinazu (INternational) and Basanta (Monterey)

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 3:33 AM 0 @ Richard this is the foreign based list, he still has to call up 3 players i believe...which I'm expecting a peruzzi a martinez and idk who for the 3d. Im not entirely sure about this tho, i could be wrong anybody confirm?

Richard (Netherlands)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 3:13 AM 2 Sabella came up with a predictable list of players with many familiar names. The biggest problem is however not the lack of new talent (Lamela, Icardi) or aging talent (Licha), but the number of players. This selection means the same team is going to play against Venezuela and Bolivia. Two squads would have been better because the second squad could go to La Paz 4 days earlier than now and get used to the height and oxygen level. We stand a good chance to win against Venezuela, but the same team will run out of breath against Bolivia after 35 minutes. We'll now lose for sure. Hopefully not with the same painful figures as under Maradona.

pablo.d (New Zealand)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 2:52 AM 0 "Some people view the world as half empty and some view it half full" it depends if they are buying at the bar or if you are buying at the bar :)

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 2:13 AM 0 Some people view the world as half empty and some view it half full.

cleanball (Indonesia)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 1:50 AM 0 Overall I have a trust in all the selected players...they are at their best and will perform well. Otherwise I will blame the coach for his wrong selection and strategy. Vamos Argentina

Johnny (Thailand)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 1:41 AM 0 This is Sabella's not so talented, down and dirty roster for play south of the border. I ain't kidding. Though I don't see where Rojo actually fits the description. Guinazu and Sosa do though. I think to some degree Sabella sees international football in South America as a war of attrition and you better have some players that can go to war. No room for too many pretty boys, i.e. Lamela (who I like, and his day will come). It would have been nice to see Icardi called. On the other hand, given the iffy status of KUN, Sabella opted for a more similar player in Di Santo. I see that Hernan Barcos didn't get called either. No legit back up #9. Ha Ha Abs ! Yes, I am proud of myself for forcing Palacio on Sabella ! Actually, outside of Messi, I doubt any other player has earned the right more than Palacio. He's been on fire.

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 1:39 AM 0 @ aka mr D Sosa has experience with Sabella and the national team, i don't like the fact that he's in here because of his lack of talent. But he was called up for Balance and because Sabella knows him, as for experience he is FAR MORE experience then the likes of Lamela and definitely icardi, great prospects sure but not ready for the big stage yet. a very good list over all, I'm expecting to see an attacking 11 against Venezuela and possibly a 5-3-2 with the inclusion of Basanta who plays in some elevation in Mexico already. As for Sosa being bad against Germany i hope thats a joke because he was by far the best player for us in the first half and his GAME CHANGING move helped us win it 3-1 which is why he's there in the first place, a player who will defend and will stretch out the defense offensively to give room to players like Di Maria and Messi. in the end, in Sabella we trust i guess if he gets the 6 points nobody can complain.

flaco (Canada)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 1:32 AM 0 im am pleased with this list, except the fact that Sosa gets called up. but i really like Jose Basanta choice, he plays center back, but he can also play left back to give Roco some competitions,his height is a plus, he is fast and good in the air. As far as the forwards i have no complaint. I cant even complain about Di Santo, because he is the only true #9 that can back Higuain.

Tony Montana (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 1:02 AM 0 Rojo was beat in the goal against Venezuela off a corner... And banega is a attacking midfielder that could play holding mid... He wears the 10 jersey for Valencia ..

el principe (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 12:40 AM 0 Di Maria is called because he's on yellow suspension. He is not likely make it in the second match against Bolivia, but at least the next qualifier after Bolivia, he'll be available. Had he not been called now, the next qualifier after Bolivia, Di Maria would have kept the 1 game suspension. I read that Aguero has just recovered. He might not play this weekend for City, but should be totally fit next week. So expect to see 3 forwards starting this time. I am very disappointed that Sosa is back. If we see the list I don't see anyone there that has a better chance to start than Sosa in Sabella's eyes. I know Sabella never likes 3 DM formation, so I guess we'll very unlikely see Masche-Banega-Guinazu. Augusto Fernandez and Montillo are not higher than Sosa on his list.

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 12:26 AM 0 Now I'm pissed again, this shit better work!!

Chainsaw (Iran)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 12:20 AM 0 Yeah completely agree with Jack. Let's call up many injured and mediocre players for this "important" matches rather than giving the in form and better players a chance! Are you guys for real??!

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 12:17 AM 0 Its only for the points cleanball, I'm a little disappointed, but optimistic, why not call ....., lets lock this up, but common, at least Ansaldi.

aka Mr. D (Peru)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 12:17 AM 1 Experience means you've actually done something. Sosa being older than Icardi or Lamela is not the same thing as "experience."

cleanball (Indonesia)

Posted on 3/8/2013 at 12:10 AM 0 Well, This is the Sabella's choice. As usual Sabella always focus on conservative approach, full cautios and don't want to spoil the rythem and chemistry of his team. But I really missed the exploration and creativity of second option.Beside not strenghtening the back-up with the right players to do it. Once he selected the player he will just try and push them to flow with. I hope Di Santo is the right choice and get shine although its hard to believe the technical reason behind his selection into N/T compare with the abundant stocks of talented players ready to sacrife around. Good Luck. Grab the WC ticket as soon as possible :)

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 11:48 PM 0 Let the Zen Master do his thing.

shOvwar (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 11:44 PM 0 Atfirst i was disappointed for not seeing Lamela in the squad. But then I thought Maybe Sabella did not call them becuase Dimaria, Gago and Aguero might not play and it would be too much for these young inexperienced players to cope. Sabella went for the experienced and right combintion for the situation. Lamela and Icardi can be called when the fav 4 are fit. So they can have some match experince under instead of covering for them. Good one Sabella.

Chris (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 11:22 PM 0 Anytime jack.. Well said ,! @MSi2, that's one guy I DEFINITELY would like to see have a shot with the stars, experienced, quick, good eye, and definitely one of the strongest kicks outside the box I seen lately from a player, great choice for Di Maria back up, not to mention I'm a die hard NOB fan. ;)

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 11:14 PM 0 I'm going to eyeball Rojo, but Sabella is more than likely going to start Campaqnaro.

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 11:05 PM 0 True Jack, I'm with the points, lets lock this as fast as possible! We will experiment later.

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 10:29 PM 0 Thanks Chris. I deleted my comment because I was not in the mood to have a long drag out back and forth with those that want the flashier names up. I believe Rojo played well the last time we saw him for the qualifiers. As for Peruzzi, again, from my original post that I deleted, I think Sabella wanted experience here for these games. Throwing kids to the wolves, i.e. Lamela,Icardi,Peruzzi, it's not the right time. We have seen when the time is right for changing it up Sabella has done it in friendlies. Lets get these 6 points and continue from there. We need these 6 points. The more quickly we do it then more time Sabella will use to getting it right. Can't experiment when the stakes are still high.

elpipita (Iraq)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 10:29 PM 0 Sorry Mr.D but I have to side with kenneth here, Sosa did quite well in the first half. His off the ball movement was especially good (surprised the hell out of me while I was watching). His first foray into germany's penalty area allow him to do a backpass to Rojo who in-turn crossed in beautifully to higuain, but sadly pipita missed a sitter. As for the penalty you're talking about, it was again Sosa's off the ball movement that altered Mascherano to make that wonderful through ball to sosa, which led to the penalty. Now I want to be clear I don't really like sosa and I don't think he belongs to the NT, but that being said the guy has his moments and I can forgive sabella for bringing on players that he's familiar with as these pair of qualifiers will be quite tough (especially the bolivia game).

msi2 (France)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 10:23 PM 0 Scocco instead of Di Santo, Sabella?

Chris (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 10:19 PM 0 I completely agree with jack, these next 6 points are crucial. The only guy I cant stand to see on the list every time is ROJO... I'm sorry, i said it many times, and I'll say it again, this guy has NO BUSINESS being anywhere near the NT, doesn't offer anything but bad chemistry to the team ! Sorry but I think the kid is terrible, i'd call up zanetti (even if he is 40) or peruzzi over him Any day... Shit I would even prefer t see tevez in that position instead, I can't stand seeing rojo on the team.. SUCKS!!! I understand sabella is familiar cus of his estudiante days, but I still don't understand what he sees in him, has never done anything good,, bad defending, bad runs down the flank, only positive thing he has is his headers.. I'm curious why he DIDN'T call peruzzi up !?

Ayrton18 (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 10:18 PM 0 I respect sabella's choice although i didn't see lamela icardi or ansaldi here im glad to see palacio banega and montillo make the list. I can't wait to see palacio and messi together with banega i also like lavezzi being into the squad as he is a great sub and a friend of messi. I hope Argentina can win all 6 points it will be the be a very good thing also i hope we get a good lead over ecuador and colombia :p. VAMOS ARGENTINA!

pablo.d (New Zealand)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 10:11 PM 0 i agree with you mr d this list seems like a step back and yes people players like sosa, di santo id say are "the plan b" as for icardi and lam both of these players are good enough for the squad if not a chance to start some time and are both in good form and why would you not have them their? it is also noted sabella does not experiment a lot at all in friendlies so when will these 2 get a chance?

aka Mr. D (Peru)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 9:41 PM 2 Sosa was not good in that Germany game. He was subbed at the half. You don't sub your best player on the pitch at the half unless he's injured. Even after Germany was down to 10 men they looked the better side until Agüero came on for Sosa. Sosa won a penalty only because he stuck his leg out, it could've easily not been called. Any of the Fab 4 would've gone around the keeper and Messi wouldn't then miss the penalty. And then Khedira scored an own goal because Sosa missed the ball coming from a corner and had he actually gotten anything on it the ball wouldn't have gone anywhere near the net.

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 9:26 PM 0 The last game Sosa played for us was our 3-1 win against Germany, he was the best player in the first half and got subbed for the entire 2nd half. Im sure he was brought back to bring balance for the Bolivia game, as Venezuela is at home we will come out attacking and hopefully secure a 2-0 or 3-1 win. As for Bolivia, it being our 2nd game Argentina has had a tendency to kind of burn out the fire from the first game so he brings people like Sosa to balance it out. if we get 2 out of 2 or even 4 points out of the 2 it will be a major success.

aka Mr. D (Peru)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 9:24 PM 0 This feels like a step back. The lists had been getting better and better and now we're stuck with !@#$%& Sosa again!?! People who want to make excuses for Icardi not being called up please justify his exclusion while Di Santo gets called up. People who want to make excuses for Lamela not being called up please justify his exclusion while Augusto Fernandez gets called up.

messi (Lebanon)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 8:46 PM 0 Hate sosa. I mean

messi (Lebanon)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 8:16 PM 0 No sosa noooooooooooo nooooo noooooo noooooooooooo l ah sabella knows better but still i dont like sosa, if sabella keeps on calling him up , hes gonna make people hate him.

Abs (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 8:02 PM 1 - Who is Basnta ? - And why the f#$% Sosa is back ? - Augusto Fernandez ahead of all those players (I won't list) ? - Di Santo again ? .. Then don't blame Icardi for playing for Italy ! - Ansaldi :( - @Johnny: Are you happy with Palacio's call ? .. It is your fault :p

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 7:30 PM 0 Yeah, that would be my guess on the formation.

Aslam (Qatar)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 7:20 PM 0 Under Sabella Argentina lost only one match that was against Venezuela. Against Bolivia we drew at home.! So both matches will not be that easy as we expect..! I expect 4-3-3 against Venezuela and 4-4-2 against Bolivia. What do you think guys ??

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 7:05 PM 0 @ Jack Well said, TBH i am getting a little tired of people constantly asking for new faces, i mean we are winning our games and playing well, who knows what new faces will do to the chemistry especially against tough opponents like Bolivia (in Bolivia) who drew with us in Argentina in our last 2 games so if we can in their house it will mean a lot, and Venezuela is a force to be reckoned with maybe they will come out guns blazing since Hugo Chavez just passed away.

elpipita (Iraq)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 7:03 PM 0 Hmmmm well aside form the exclusion of Ansaldi the selection is as most here have predicted (down to the re-inclusion of sosa). Montillo and Palacio do deserve a call up and Guinazu will be needed if any of the games get rough, but I'm not sure that he'd be able to cope with La paz's altitude considering he's older than the rest. Personally I would've loved to see Yacob, Biglia, lamela and Ansaldi as they all would be very useful, but I do understand that these are WCQ and Sabella is understandably reluctant to take risks with the likes of lamela and Yacob. But then again I can't the for life of me understand why ansaldi and biglia are left out.

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 6:54 PM 0 *Replacing Di Maria if fit.

Jack! (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 6:45 PM 0 People should not really complain about this list. This is a important round and it would make NO SENSE, to call up the names that most here will want i.e. Lamela,Icardi. They are kids who have basically no international experience. Can't throw them to the wolves right away. That game in La Paz is a true test, Looks like our first game we will attack, and the second, I believe we will see Sosa replacing Di Maria, or one of the other forwards. Need the points now. Players like Guinazu will be needed vs Bolivia.

Kenneth (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 6:35 PM 0 Sad not to see Ansaldi, overall great list, Sabella is calling up the same players even the injured ones to keep the same bunch together. Which is the best thing he can possibly do, as for Palacio, great call up he 100% deserves it, he also called up Banega which is a good sign, as for Icardi, he's a 19 year old kid, if he even thinks about going to Italy then i don't want him anywhere near the National team. As for Lamela, I'm a bit disappointed not to see him but the likes of Palacio deserve the call up far more, he called up Basanta most likely for the elevation experience that he gets in Mexico. Overall a great list, good to see the 11 playing together as opposed to Maradona's 80+ different players, people need to recognize that these guys only play together once a month if their lucky, and we don't have the luxury of Spain Italy, or Germany who all play in the same league. Most likely a 4-4-2 (because of the injuries of course) Zaba-fern-Garay-Rojo (or camp) Sosa-Banega(guinazu) - Masch- Di Maria (if healthy if not expect Montillo) then Messi and Higuian, I doubt Aguero will start even if healthy if we don't have Di Maria.

haman (Bahrain)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 6:15 PM 2 Back to the old bunch.. That dude is still conservative in the wrong direction!!

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 5:56 PM 0 Im trying to be optimistic, about the other players.

Aslam (Qatar)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 5:56 PM 0 Where is Icardi,Lamela,Pastore,Caballero...Ansaldi ???

Pino (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 5:54 PM 0 I guess Sabella is going for the 6 points to lock up as soon as possible, then maybe he will call the other call ups.

shOvwar (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 5:53 PM 0 With this squad I think Sabella is planning to play 4-4-2..Dimaria, Aguero are injured. looks like ____________________Romero_____________________ ___Zaba_____Fern______________Garay_____Rojo___ ____Sosa______Mash_________Ever_____Montillo___ _______________LEO_________HIGZ________________ Lamela and Icardi should have been called...Icardi can wait but Lamela was needed.

Roman (Canada)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 5:49 PM 1 Damn!..sabella better call up icardi soon.

shOvwar (United States)

Posted on 3/7/2013 at 5:45 PM 1 Maybe I m the first one to comment and first 1 to be disappointed. Where is Lamela....?