Bernardo Romeo: “Garnacho is determined to play for Argentina”

The coordinator of youth teams of the AFA, Bernardo Romero, confessed today that Alejandro Garnacho, the young promise of English Manchester United, was tested again by the Spanish National Team but “it is decided” that he will play for Argentina. The coordinator of national teams of Spain called him but he was very clear and answered them out of respect. He is determined to play with Argentina, “acknowledged the manager in dialogue with DSports Radio.In this sense, he stressed: “I also spoke with him a week ago and during a tour I had in Europe I was able to be at his house and he has his photo with (Lionel) Messi. He is a player who is convinced”, facing the double FIFA date, which unfortunately was disaffected by an injury. The skilled winger had been summoned by the World champion team to face Panama and Curacao but “unfortunately” suffered a serious injury to his right ankle. On the other hand, the former San Lorenzo striker referred to the heartfelt departure of Javier Mascherano from the U-20 team: “We did everything possible to convince him. It’s not closed yet but I know it’s difficult. I was with him recently, he gave me his explanations and if he considers that he does not give for more you have to respect him. He is an emblem for the National Team.” In this way, he will wait for a meeting in the coming days with Lionel Scaloni, who will impose an “important opinion” on the subject. Finally, he was asked if he chose Esteban Cambiasso or Lucas Bernardi for the position and preferred to “wait” to talk to “the head of the project” of selected.

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