Shock in Argentina squad: Agustín Giay called up after Montiel injury | OneFootball

Lionel Scaloni has called up the footballer for the first time due to Cachete’s injury. Details.

With three days to go before the first friendly against Mauritania, Lionel Scaloni decided to add a new player to his squad list. Agustín Giay joins the Argentina National Team, taking the place of Gonzalo Montiel, who was ruled out after suffering a muscle tear while playing for River.

The Palmeiras right-back was officially announced early this Tuesday, March 24, and will travel to Buenos Aires to join the delegation. Although this is his first call-up to the senior team, he has extensive experience with the youth national teams.

Giay, just 22 years old, was captain of Argentina’s Under-20 team at the 2023 World Cup held in the country. He has also played 88 matches in the top division of local football wearing the San Lorenzo shirt and has made 73 appearances for Palmeiras.

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