Together with two other players, Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi was called to the Argentina squad. Icardi was asked not to waste this opportunity.
Icardi was surprisingly not transported by Argentina to the 2018 World Cup, despite having scored 29 goals in Serie A 2017/18. This decision is regretted by many parties, because of course you can add options on the front line of Albiceleste.
In the process, Argentina was eliminated early. The result that made coach Jorge Sampaoli dismissed from his job to be replaced by Lionel Scaloni.
Scaloni offers a new life for Icardi in Argentina. Together with Lautaro Martinez and Giovanni Simeone, Icardi entered the squad to undergo two trial matches against Guatemala and Colombia in two weeks.
"We have Mauro, Lautaro and Giovanni on the list, three players at the highest level," Scaloni said on Football Italia.
Mauro has played at the top level for many years of his career. Now it's time for the players to maximize the opportunities they get. "
"They're here now, so if they look good, why can't they continue?"
Meanwhile, superstar Lionel Messi is not on the list of Argentine players. It is not yet known when the Barcelona star will defend his country.