When you think of the No. 10 shirt in ArgentinaThe National Team, two names immediately stands out: Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. But with Messi is excluded from the upcoming Conmebol World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and BrazilThe question arises –that will inherit the iconic number?
A minor adductor injury affected during Inter Miami’s match against Atlanta United has forced Messi to withdraw from Argentina’s squad. The legendary tip first dropped the no.
Without MessiNo. 10 shirt has been carried by Sergio Aguero on seven occasions, Angel Correa three times and Angel di MariaThe Enzo PerezThe HektorThe Nicola’s questionsand Paulo Dybala twice each.
In addition, it has been used only once by Federico InsuaThe Ariel Ortega (In his farewell match against Haiti 2010), Erik LamelaThe Ever banagaThe JavierpastoreThe Lucas Mugni (which was called a friendship against Brazil in 2012 but did not play), Maximiliano MoralityThe Walter Ervitiand Walter Montillo.
Who are the candidates carrying # 10?
The latest player wearing No. 10 In addition to Messi was Paulo DybalaWho dressed it during Argentina’s matches in September 2024 against Chile and Colombia and came from the bench in both games. But an injury to Semitendinosus in his left thighs also excludes him.
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The only player in Argentina’s current squad that previously has berries # 10 is Atletico Madrid’s angel Correa. However, fans on social media have moved alternative alternatives, suggesting Julian AlvarezThe Lautaro Martinezor even Alexis Mac Allists– Although they traditionally carry no. 9, 22 and 20 respectively.
There is also the possibility that No. 10 remains unused. This would not be outstanding, as Argentina has chosen not to assign it on 28 occasions since Messi’s senior debut. With just four days until Uruguay Clash, Lionel Scaloni and his staff must decide whether to entrust someone with the legendary number or leave it off.
