Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli assures Juventus forward Paulo Dybala is “still very much in my thoughts” for the World Cup.
La Joya was left out of the squad for the games with Italy and Spain, as was Inter captain Mauro Icardi.
Sampaoli hinted that he may not take either to Russia this summer, but he struck a more conciliatory tone today.
Argentina Coach Jorge Sampaoli assures Juventus forward Paulo Dybala is “still very much in my thoughts” for the World Cup.
La Joya was left out of the squad for the games with Italy and Spain, as was Inter captain Mauro Icardi.
Sampaoli hinted that he may not take either to Russia this summer, but he struck a more conciliatory tone today.
“It’s not correct to say that Paulo is out of the World Cup,” the Albiceleste boss said in his pre-Spain Press conference.
“He’s not here because I wanted to see other players. He’s still very much in my thoughts, he has the chance to be called.
“I think I’ve got 70 or 80 per cent of the list, but it can also be changed by injuries or other situations which will give opportunities to others.
“There’s an advanced list, but it’s not set in stone.
"Icardi? When we called him there was a reason, it's more difficult for him now because his competitors are very strong and there isn't space for everyone."