Dibu Martínez out of Argentina’s final tour: possible replacements | OneFootball

The official confirmation with the list of the Argentine National Team will be released in the coming hours, but it is already a fact that Emiliano Martínez will not be called up to face the last international tour of 2025. The friendly match against Angola, on November 14 in the capital Luanda, will not have Dibu standing between the posts, but another goalkeeper will be there from the initial whistle.

This significant absence is by decision of Lionel Scaloni, who spoke with the world champion and two-time Copa América winner and informed him that he will not be traveling during the FIFA date, first to Alicante (where the national team will be based) and then to African lands, as he will allow another goalkeeper to put on the gloves to gain minutes and confidence in the Major team.

It is clear that Dibu is an undisputed starter in the National Team and one of the leaders of a squad that is in constant renewal. Since his place in the starting 11 is guaranteed for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the technical staff's idea is to give him a rest and challenge the substitutes in the upcoming preparatory match.

The one targeted to play against Angola is Walter Benítez, who months ago left PSV on a high note and joined Crystal Palace, where he has only appeared in two English League Cup matches (the main goalkeeper in the Premier League is Dean Henderson).

In the upcoming tour, Gerónimo Rulli will also be present, and the uncertainty revolves around Facundo Cambeses, a standout from Racing who recently debuted in the last friendly against Puerto Rico in the United States.

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