Mastantuono on Argentina World Cup hopes: «I’ll work» | OneFootball

The Real Madrid player played 45 minutes against Mauritania and failed to make an impact, putting his call-up at risk.

Among the players who needed this FIFA international window to earn a spot in Lionel Scaloni’s squad for the World Cup with the Argentina National Team, the feeling was that Franco Mastantuono lost more than he gained from the 45 minutes he played against Mauritania last Friday at La Bombonera.

The footballer, who remains on the fringes at Real Madrid, took part in what was undoubtedly the worst of Argentina’s four halves in the two international friendlies they played. He failed to make an impact playing off the right side of the attack and became the target of criticism from fans.

This Wednesday, upon arriving at the airport to board the flight that will take him back to Spain, the former River player briefly spoke to the press waiting for him there about his chances of being at the next World Cup and what he will need to do to earn his place at his club.

“I’m very happy to be here. It was good for all of us to be together, that’s the most important thing. I’m going to keep working, and hopefully I can make it to the World Cup,” were the words of Franco Mastantuono, who did not seem entirely comfortable. And regarding the criticism he received, he added: “It’s understandable, but that’s also what we work for: to improve. Criticism is often fair, other times it isn’t. But it’s part of the sport.”

With no new friendlies for the Argentina National Team until the ones to be played just days before the World Cup, featuring players who will be part of Scaloni’s preliminary list, the end of the European season will be crucial for Mastantuono and his desire to play in the World Cup.

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