There are two significant tournaments that the Argentina national team must win. The Copa America is one. Argentina wants to win the Copa America and keep its championship. The Olympics are the other. For the first time since 2008, Argentina wants to take home the gold medal from the Olympics.
Argentina’s under-23 team will participate in the Olympics. But every team is allowed to play three senior players. Argentine legend Javier Mascherano is coaching Argentina’s under-23 team. It is certain that two senior players will be with the team. One is defender Nicolas Otamenti, and the other is Manchester City superstar Julian Alvarez.
And there is a chance for a senior player. Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul has already reported that Messi will not participate in the Olympics, which is likely to be the last time Argentina’s senior team captain Leo Messi will play.
🇦🇷 La #SelecciónArgentina Sub 23 comandada por Javier Mascherano imagina un equipo plagado de grandes nombres e incluso algunos campeones del mundo. Sin embargo, esos planes podrían verse frustrados ya que Chelsea podrían oponerse a la convocatoria de Enzo Fernández. Sabido es… pic.twitter.com/YdUIjwztja
— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) May 31, 2024
Argentina are now trying to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The star can participate in the Olympics only if his club Aston Villa allows it. Meanwhile, Enzo Fernandez is a superstar who comes in the under-23 category. Argentina tried to get him to participate in the Olympics. But that has now failed, according to Argentinian media outlet Tyc Sports.
In other words, his club Chelsea has informed that the star will not be released to the Olympics.However, they are currently trying for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. This year’s Olympics are in Paris.