Players facing a baptism of fire in the Argentina v Angola clash | OneFootball

There are footballers on the Argentine National Team who are putting everything on the line with the World Cup in mind. Of course, the match against Angola is the last chance this year for them to make an impression on Lionel Scaloni’s coaching staff, as they think ahead to the tournament that will take place in 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Why is this the last match of the year? Because Argentina only has one game, a handful of training sessions, and then the players won’t see each other again until the Finalissima against Spain. An official title. So, it’s very difficult that, if you don’t impress against Angola, you’ll be able to make it into the next edition of the World Cup.

There are several absences, for example Dibu Martínez, Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, and Julián Álvarez. Kevin Mac Allister appears as one of the last-minute new faces. The Argentine footballer is Alexis’s brother and currently plays in Belgium. He’s 28 years old, played for Argentinos Juniors, and there we saw him both as a right back and as a center back.

Mac Allister presents himself as an alternative to names like Gonzalo Montiel, Nahuel Molina Lucero, and Juan Foyth. He has a golden opportunity to share the squad with his brother, but also to be considered for the World Cup in one of the weakest positions on the Argentine National Team.

At the same time, Emiliano Buendía is another one who’s making a late entrance. He’s coming off being one of Aston Villa’s standout players in their big win over Bournemouth, scoring a fantastic free kick goal and also generating a good number of offensive plays. He’s very creative, very intelligent, and has a strong personality.

Relying on sacrifice, training, and hard work, Buendía managed to convince Aston Villa’s coach and earn a spot as a starter. This speaks very well of a footballer who is shaping up to be a great option in midfield, being a more than interesting attacking midfielder.

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