Lionel Scaloni had to go out to clarify how the players are “touched”: can the selection list change?

The triumph with victory against the United Arab Emirates had left the spirit very high in the Selection, which is already counting the hours at Tuesday debut against Saudi Arabia for Group C of the World Cup. However, a statement of Lionel Scaloni on leaving the changing rooms he opened a giant question mark: Can the list of the 26 mentioned be modified?

“We have some small problems. We have days to decide the topic of the list. To be honest, today I can’t say one hundred percent. But we have time. Fortunately or unfortunately we can change. Let’s hope not, but there is a possibility“said the national team coach in an initial statement and it generated an immediate uproar.

Is there any last minute cancellations? There were four players who were dropped off the bench in Abu Dhabi: Nicolás González, Cristian Romero, Paulo Dybala and Alejandro Gómez. Furthermore, of those who were among the substitutes, Nicolás Tagliafico, Exequiel Palacios and Lautaro Martínez did not enter, as well as the two substitute goalkeepers (Franco Armani and Gerónimo Rulli).

After 5-0, Tagliafico and Palaces They made quick passes on the stadium grass while the others took a shower. But the four who weren’t even substitutes trotted more lightly, as if to move a little but without demanding themselves. Are any of them over the limit?

Scaloni himself, in a chat with clarion and other media in the mixed zone have delved into this issue which he himself mentioned and which has created confusion.

“There are four of those who haven’t changed and we prefer not to risk it because some are standing still and others are touched, as is evident. The rest ended well, with some logical inconvenience due to a complicated October”.

And it was clear in football player poker terms that he had walked away: “I’m not a wizard, there are things I can’t know. Those four who stayed out was a precaution and will be fine. In the press conference I said that we would not have risked anyone”. More: “We arrived well. The line to follow is the same and we have no victims. There’s time until the 22nd, if something happens… I hope not. I can’t guarantee it. They are fine and we will see what happens. If you want to know about the ones who have been excluded, they have been excluded as a precaution,” she reiterated emphatically.

In addition, he explained some special cases. “If we had to risk Cuti (Romero) we could demand it. Acuna’s pubalgia? Who said this? It’s something chronic but not groin pain,” he said. And he continued: “The five line was a bit forced because we knew we had to take care of Marcos (Acuña) because he came with a stop sign and Nico too Tagliafico. “

Before consulting this journal on Leandro Paredeswho came out with a sore foot, brought peace of mind: “Paredes slightly bent his ankle, but I think he’s fine.”

Then? Will there be another player among the cottons who hasn’t come to light yet? Scaloni himself was the one who activated a bomb which he immediately tried to deactivate by lowering the decibels when he noticed the commotion. But, for something he said what he said in the first place. Why else would you mention the ability to make changes to the list you submitted last Friday?

According to FIFA regulations, teams have until one day before the first World Cup. Argentina will play its first match on Tuesday the 22nd against Arabia and has until Monday the 21st to replace someone if necessary. Of course, it should be due to an injury verified by the parent entity of world football. That is, a simple annoyance does not allow making such a change in the list of 26 surnames.

In passing, before getting on the bus, Emiliano Martínez warned: “We are all well”, to keep calm. And so the team went to dinner at the hotel and then to the airport to land in Qatar, where the National University is ready to welcome them, to host them during the World Cup adventure. Will it be with all these same names?

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Special delivery.