Argentine national team: Thiago Almada will replace Joaquín Correa for the Qatar 2022 World Cup

Just five days after Argentina’s debut in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the news of Joaquín Correa’s injury fell like a bucket of cold water on the ‘albiceleste’. However, Scaloni, neither short nor lazy, chose his replacement in a matter of minutes. This is Thiago Almada, who plays for Atlanta United in the MLS.

The 21-year-old midfielder was part of Argentina’s squad on the tour to the United States during the FIFA dates. And he was able to enter the 3-0 over Honduras. On that expedition, Lionel Messi did not hesitate to flatter him. “Thiago is very fresh, he is a very fast player. He is mischievous, he is not afraid of anything, he always faces, ”said the PSG star.

Almada had the opportunity to make his debut at the age of 18 with Vélez Sarsfield, where he played 100 games and scored 24 goals. His great seasons allowed him to be sold to the MLS for 16 million dollars, thus becoming the most expensive purchase in the North American competition.