I left out a few names of Argentina players who I never mentioned due to their form last season for their clubs.
The first one is Javier Saviola. He has always been known as a goalscorer but, wasn't like by Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona so, he was loaned out. Eventually, he signed for Real Madrid when he fell out of favour there. After, seasons on the bench he left Real for Benfica. He impressed for Benfica during Pre-Season and scored his first official goal for them in their Europa League game where they beat Vorslka 4-0. If Saviola can score 15+ goals this season for Benfica and show Maradona that he can get past defences like he used to. His name should be considered.
Last season was not one of the best for Angel Di Maria. He wasn't on form for Benfica last season. He is guaranteed the left wing space for Benfica but, now he has competition for it by Fabio Coentrao he should try harder. At the start of Maradona's reign of Argentina National Team Coach Di Maria was in the squad, now due to his form he is not. Di Maria has to start getting back on form. If he does he could easily replace Battaglia and Datolo. He could even challenge Guitterez for a starting place.
Real Madrid have stated that they do not want to sell Gago. The only problem withthis is due to the arrival of Xabi Alonso he won't get alot of playing time. Lassana (Lass) Diarra is rated higher them him due to his better performances for Real last season. So, he is the third choice Defensive Midfielder. And if Real play with 1 or 2 Defensive Midfielders he won't get a game. Not alot of playing time won't help his chances into getting into the National Team. He like Di Maria lost form and their place. Real see Gago as a future product and maybe the succeeder to Xabi Alonso who will be 28 this year. His best bet is asking to go on loan to a good team playing in the Europa League. For example, Valencia, Everton, Villarreal, Roma, Genoa etc. Where he is guaranteed first team football. A team in the Champion's League like VFL Wolfsburg, VFB Stuttgart, Marseille etc. Would be even better.
Collocini was an automatic starter when he played for Deportivo. His form saw him leave them for Newcastle United for 16 million euros. But the poor team form affected his owen form. And he started doing terrible mistakes. His confidence took a blow and he didn't look like the player who defended so well at Deportivo. He never really adapted to the English game. There are rumours linking him to Espanyol to replace the tragic, sudden death of their captain Daniel Jarque. He needs to be playing in a top league, he needs this move.
Another names include Cavenaghi of Bordeaux, Alejandro Dominguez of Rubin and German Denis of Napoli who need breakthrough seasons to get a place in the Argentina National team. Both of looked good but, nothing over that. Seeing that Rubin and Bordeaux are playing in the Champion's League, Dominguez and Cavenaghi can both show Maradona how they perform on Europe's biggest stage.
Players like Bergressio of San Lorenzo and Boselli of Estudiantes have played well in Argentina but, to contend for a place a move to a top Europe league would help them greatly.
Also, Guitterez has been linked with a move to Barcelona. I guess to replace Hleb who went on loan to VFB Stuttgart. He needs to leave Newcastle. But, would he just become a bench warmer and a back up to Xavi, Iniesta or Yaya Toure. Most likely.
With Negredo moving to Sevilla from Madrid, Acosta will get even less games. He has never impressed there. Acosta like Gago needs a loan move.. But, Sevilla are more likely willing to sell him. If so, a good team in the Europa League would be perfect.
I just hope to see the Rabbit aka Saviola back on form. What do you guys think? Do any of these players stand a chance of getting into the World Cup 2010 Argentina National team?
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