Prestianni could land award for flawless start at Benfica | OneFootball

Gianluca Prestianni’s start to the season for Benfica has already gone beyond borders and is drawing attention from the other side of the Atlantic. The performances of the young Argentine winger have been closely followed by Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s head coach, who has not ruled out the possibility of calling the player up again for the national team’s next fixtures.

The final squad list has not yet been finalized, and the absences of Nicolás Otamendi and Lionel Messi, as well as those of Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada, due to suspension, could open the door for new faces in the world champions’ squad.

It is precisely in that scenario that Prestiannihas reason to hope for a return to Scaloni’s plans. The Benfica player has already been given an opportunity in the past, having been called up in November 2025 and used for four minutes in the friendly against Angola.

Now, his strong performances in the red shirt could once again put the winger’s name on Argentina’s list. At 20 years old, Prestianni’s goal is to firmly establish himself in the senior national team’s plans, and he knows that the consistency he has shownat Benfica could be decisive. The squad announcement is expected at the beginning of next week. Although there is still no official confirmation, Argentina is reportedly set to play friendlies against Burkina Faso, Benin and Bolivia during the next FIFA break.

In the meantime, the AFA is trying to ensure that the matches are recognized as “A” category games, allowing the international suspensions of Leandro Paredes, Nahuel Molina and Thiago Almada to begin being served. Meanwhile, Prestianni remains alert and with an opportunity within reach: convincing Scaloni that he deserves to wear the Argentina shirt again.

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