Argentine legend Sergio Agüero recently nominated three players he believes could take over the reins of the national team after Lionel Messi’s retirement, leading Argentina to continue on its path to success.
After lifting the World Cup in Qatar in 2022, Argentina is now aiming for another international honour – defending their Copa América title. In the group stage of the qualifiers, Argentina has been unstoppable, defeating Chile, Canada and Peru, showcasing their formidable strength.
During this journey, striker Lautaro Martínez has emerged as a key figure, scoring four goals in three matches, proving his brilliance. In contrast, Messi has yet to score in this tournament, only contributing one assist, suggesting a possible decline in form.
Considering Messi’s age of 37, his career with the Argentine national team is undoubtedly nearing its end. In response, Agüero, his former national team teammate and close friend, has identified three promising talents who are seen as future leaders.
In an interview, Agüero said, “In my opinion, Argentina’s future leaders will be Álvarez, Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández.” He added, “Some mention Emiliano Martínez, but the goalkeeper’s role is unique, and they have a different leadership style.”
It’s worth noting that these three promising youngsters have an average age of just 24 and all play for Premier League giants, reflecting the abundance of talent emerging from Argentine football. If entrusted with the national team, Argentine fans can be confident about the country’s future, which looks bright and promising.
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