Lionel Scaloni has named his squad for the November internationals, and Rodrigo De Paul is once again missing. The Argentina coach is looking to give opportunities to younger players, and the decision points to a possible end to the midfielder’s long run as one of the national team’s most recognisable figures.
A squad in transition
Argentina are in a period of renewal. Messi, Otamendi and Di María are no longer part of the set-up, and the absence of De Paul adds to the sense that a generation is giving way to a new group.
A hard gap to fill
De Paul, nicknamed the Motorcito, has long been a symbol of the team’s energy and work rate in midfield. Replacing him will be a difficult task for Scaloni, especially with so many experienced figures already gone.
Source: www.ole.com.ar
