HSV star Capaldo at the World Cup with Argentina? His chances | OneFootball

His call-up to Argentina’s preliminary World Cup squad alone came as a surprise to many. But now HSV star Nicolas Capaldo actually seems to be heading for the very biggest stage.

The 27-year-old’s chances of taking part in the World Cup are apparently much better than initially assumed. According to Argentine journalist Diego Monroig, who works for ESPN, Capaldo has “concrete chances” of making the world champions’ final squad. For HSV, that would be a major statement with international impact!

A few weeks ago, national team coach Lionel Scaloni announced his preliminary squad for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 55 players were nominated, and by June 1 this list must be cut down to a maximum of 26 names. The fact that Capaldo is part of this group was already seen as an honor. Now it could actually turn into a trip to the World Cup.

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Nicolas Capaldo: From HSV to Argentina’s World Cup squad?

In any case, the Argentine has certainly earned this opportunity. The defensive all-rounder had a strong first season in an HSV shirt and developed into one of the most important faces of the club’s return to the Bundesliga. Signed from RB Salzburg last summer for around €2.1 million, Capaldo was originally intended as the successor to Ludovit Reis in central midfield. Instead, he found a role as the right center-back in a back three and became indispensable there. He featured in 25 of the club’s 33 league matches and, in the absence of Yussuf Poulsen, even captained HSV on several occasions.

It is therefore no surprise that Scaloni has been closely following this development. The competition in Argentina’s defense is enormous, with stars such as Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi, and Lisandro Martínez. But after Monroig’s report at the latest, one thing is clear: Capaldo is not just a surprise inclusion in the extended squad, but a serious candidate for the final World Cup roster.

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