The situation between Argentina y Venezuela is in diplomatic crisis after the arrest of the gendarme Nahuel Gallo. And in a few weeks, the Argentina Sub 20 Team should reach the country he presides Nicolas Maduro to play the South American. But the Government raised their voice and raised a claim that could impact the participation of the national team in the qualifying tournament. World of the category.
«It is a decision, because after what happened to us we do not know what is going to happen to us»said the Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich, about the presence of the Argentine team in the tournament. «Can a South American be made in Venezuela? We will have to change venues, Conmebol will have to think about it. “Is Argentina going to send people and boys who can kidnap us?”Bullrich said.
«What difference can there be between having (detained) a soccer player, who can be a very important piece, and a gendarme? They can accuse him of anything: ‘Argentina sent one of the soccer players who was a police officer,’ and they catch him. So, it’s a risk.”said the minister.
«This has led us to think and we are working on a protocol so that they are clear about the places where a member of a security force or an Argentine is at risk. “Can our Under 20 team go to Venezuela, can’t they take them hostage?”Bullrich said. In principle, the AFA maintains the idea of participating in the tournament that begins on January 24 in Venezuela.
Argentina’s list
Franco Mastantuono is one of the figures of River in the Argentina squad. In addition, there will be four other players from the squad Marcelo Gallardo. The archer Jeremiah Martinetthe defender Agustin Obregonthe extreme Ian Subiabre and the center forward Agustín Rubertothese last two of great step with Placente in the Under 17 World Cup two years ago.
On the other hand, there are also two Boca players present on the Argentina list. one is Milton Delgadowith a lot of presence in the first place with Fernando Gago. The central midfielder will be in Venezuela. And also the right side Dylan Gorositowith few minutes in the first team, but with many in the Sub 17 with Placente.
In addition, Placente called up other players: Santino Barbiof Workshops, Agustin Chavezof Santa Fe Union, Juan Gimenezof Rosario Central, Thiago Silveroof Velez, Tobias Ramírez, de Argentinos Juniors, Theo Rodriguez Paganoof San Lorenzojust like Ignacio Perruzzi.
They are also Valentino Acuna of Newell’s, Santiago Hidalgo of Independent, Andean Santinoof Godoy Cruz, Maher Carrizoof Velez, Alexander Woiskiof Mallorca. The other two figures are the Olympians Claudio Echeverrialready in Manchester Cityy Julio Solersold from Lanus al Bournemouth English.