The removal of Lionel Messes from the Argentina national is expected to open a new chapter for world champion representative, while one of the main dilemmas remains which football player will receive the ikeonic fanele with the number 10, which the Argentinian legend held for many years.
According to ESPN Anagentina’s report, national technical staff, under the direction of choice Lionel Scanlon, is considering two names as potential candidates to carry this historic number: Nico Paz and Lautaro Martínez.
Nico Paz, Como’s talent at Serie A, is one of the football players who is taking note of his appearances. The offensive midfielder is seen as one of the players who can assume significant responsibilities in Argentina’s new generation.
Lautaro Martínez, the assailant and one of Inter’s leaders are in the race. His experience, character and role in the national successes make him a potential candidate to inherit the Messi fan. Martínez currently carries the number 10 to Inter, while in presentations with Argentina he used number 22.
However, no decision has been made so far, and selective Lionel Scalon has made no official announcement as to who will get the famous number.
Argentina, meanwhile, has decided that the 10th-number fanella should not be used in the November friendly matches against Uruguay and Costa Rica as a sign of respect for Mess. According to the Argentinan media, this number is expected to be restored to official matches during 2027.
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