Palmeiras: Argentina ask, Giay stays with squad at the World Cup | OneFootball

Palmeiras have seven players called up for the World Cup — Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, Mauricio, Flaco López, Jhon Arias, Emiliano Martínez, and Piquerez. The tournament is being held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Right-back Giay had been hoping to be called up by the Argentina national team after playing in the two warm-up friendlies before the tournament, but he was ultimately not selected by Lionel Scaloni.

Palmeiras’ Giay remains with Argentina squad

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that the AFA (Argentine Football Association) asked for the Palmeiras player to remain with the delegation for a few more days to take part in some activities during the World Cup.

Giay, with Palmeiras’ approval, accepted the request and will stay with the Argentina squad for a while longer. As a result, there is still no set date for the full-back’s return in Brazil.

Flaco on the bench

Flaco López remained on the bench for the entire match in the 3-0 win over Algeria last Tuesday (16). All three goals were scored by Lionel Messi, who drew level with Klose as the top scorer in World Cup history with 16.

Argentina are in World Cup Group J alongside Algeria, Jordan, and Austria. The reigning world champions return to action next Monday (22) at 2 p.m. (Brasília time) against Austria.

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