When the three "River Plate Gang" players of Leon, Ortega, and Cambiaso arrived in Sapporo, the Argentine national team also sent a special car to pick them up and join the national team.

Unbeknownst to León, the madman Bielsa had already selected Argentina's 23-man squad for the World Cup.

León changed history, because of his outstanding performance in the A-1 and the Copa Libertadores, Cambiaso, who is still a 'youngster', was selected with him in the Argentina 23-man squad for the 02 South Korean World Cup.

León was replaced by Al-Hussein, while Cambiaso replaced Kieli Gonzalez, who had been injured before the World Cup......

So far, Argentina's 23-man squad for the World Cup in South Korea is as follows:

1 Gilman Boggs (GK)

2 Roberto Fabian Ayala

3 Juan Sorin

4 Pochettino

5 Matthias Almeida

6 Samuel

7 Claudio López

8 Javier Zanetti

9 Batistuta

10 Ariel Ortega

11 Juan Sebastián Verón

12 Pablo Caballero (GK)

13 Placent

14 Simeone

15 Leon Weil

16 Pablo Aimar

17 Gustavo López

18 Cambiaso

19 Crespo

20 Gallardo

21 Caniggia

22 Chamot

23 Roberto Bonano (GK)

According to Bielsa's schedule, the Argentine national team will play a friendly match with Ivory Coast on the 29th in order to learn some information about the group stage opponent Nigeria, and Ivory Coast, which is similar in style to Nigeria, will be Argentina's penultimate warm-up opponent before the World Cup.

Argentina's second warm-up match is against Russia on June 1, after which Argentina will prepare for the group stage of the World Cup.

O group of death! Alas, as soon as he sees the group stage opponent between Yuben and South Korea, Leon is now resentful.

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"Camby, Leon, no matter what, you are all newcomers in the national team, so I will introduce you to the teammates of the national team in a moment, don't worry, as long as you are River Plate players, then don't be afraid of being bullied in the national team!" Sitting in the special car of the Argentine national team, Ortega said to Cambiasso and León, two rookies of the national team.

Leon and Camby didn't know what Ortega meant when he said that as long as you are a River Plate player, then you should not be afraid of being bullied in the national team......

But soon, when they arrived at Argentina's five-star hotel in Sapporo, Leon knew why Ortega had said that.

"Now we're finally in lineup." When Bielsa saw Leonville and Cambiaso in good spirits appear in front of him, he also smiled and said to Leon and Camby.

As for Ortega? He's an old acquaintance with Bielsa......

And just after Leon and Camby finished their luggage, Bielsa also took the opportunity of lunch to gather all the national team players.

Ortega also took the opportunity to pull Leon and Camby, two big rookies, into the crowd.

"Hey guys, I think you all know about our new teammates! It's a pity, that guy Gonzalez was so unlucky that he was actually injured, alas. "As a veteran of the Argentine national team, Ortega's place in the national team's dressing room is unquestionable.

Soon, one by one, he introduced Leon and Camby to their national team teammates.

"This is Boggs, our main goalkeeper!" Ortega smiled and patted Boggs on the shoulder.

The Argentine international also looked at the two newcomers with a smile: "You played a wonderful final in South America, it's nice to meet you, León, Esteban." ”

"This is Ayala! Leon, Ayala is your senior! Ortega also said with a smile and hugged Ayala, an old friend.

Ayala smiled and gave a thumbs up to Leon and Cambiaso: "Leonwill, although I am far away in Spain, I have already heard your name, the final is beautiful!" I'm looking forward to seeing you play. ”

Next, Ortega introduced Sorin, Matthias Almeida, Prasente and others......

"Alright, Ariel! No introduction! I know Leon! Alas, what a pity, Gallardo, how good you say it would be for us to leave River Plate a season later, so that we can witness the most glorious moments of River Plate with them! As an important member of the Argentine national team, Aimar, a handsome Argentine guy, came up directly and punched Leon and Cambiaso.

This flattered Leon and Cambiaso a little......

At this time, Aimar also whispered to Leon: "Don't worry about Leon, because there are fourteen players in our national team who have played for River Plate, so you will definitely have a good time with everyone!" ”

Fourteen? Leon's eyes widened!

At this time, Caniggia, the former son of the Argentine wind, also came over and hugged Leonville and Cambiaso.

Of course, not everyone gave Leon a good look......

For example, the wizard Veron, who became famous in Boca, simply said hello to Leon.

This Argentine national team is not so much an Argentine national team as a River Plate 90s All-Star team!

Crespo, Aimar, Gallardo, Caniggia, Bonano, Placente, Almeida, Sorin, Ayala......

This living former Riverplate superstar gathers together!

No wonder Ortega said that Leonville and Cambiaso's River Plate players alone can allow them to quickly integrate into the national team!

Isn't this nonsense! Everyone plays the same style of football, so it's no wonder if they don't fit in quickly!

"Leonwill, nice to meet you." While Leon was still surprised, Javier Zanetti also came over and hugged him.

Although Zanetti was not born in River Plate, he is very popular, and he is also an important figure in the Argentine national team, so the right to speak in the dressing room of the national team is also extraordinary.

Barty, the god of war, also had a good first impression of himself, Leon knew that he was a newcomer and a rookie, so he didn't show too much arrogance at lunch, not to mention Cambiaso, he is a model of a professional player and will not easily clash with his teammates.

At lunchtime, Leon also sensed the unrest in the Argentine national team.

It's definitely not peaceful!

Because León has discovered a big problem with the Argentine national team!

There are as many as 14 players who have played for River Plate, but only Ayala, Sorin, and Ortega are the absolute main forces!

What does this mean? This shows that although the 'River Plate Gang' has a large number of people, Bielsa reuses players from other teams.

It may seem like a big deal, but when Argentina doesn't do well, civil unrest can quickly set in.

Why does Veron react so badly to himself? Because Veron may not have the same heart as Barty, Leonville is a public enemy of Boca!

Even if it is said that Veron has average feelings for Boca, but do you think, seeing Leonwill, a River Plate rookie, actually be so arrogant about the team he once played for, as long as this person is average-minded, he will be very enthusiastic about Leon!

The Argentine national team has always been divided into two factions: River Plate and Boca! Argentina has also lacked a true leader on the field since Maradona.

For example, in this World Cup in history, Argentina used three different captains in three group games.

It's no wonder if it's not messy!

If there is no leader, it means that the veteran players are qualified to be leaders.

And when this leader is not the River Plate player with the largest number of players in the Argentine national team, then can it not be messed up?

Fourteen River Plate players who have played or are currently on duty, this proportion is too unbalanced!

At this time, Leon suddenly remembered that it seemed that Bielsa's real reuse of Aimar was a life-and-death battle in the Argentine group stage, and the most wrong person used by Bielsa in 02 was undoubtedly Veron......

This guy has been in poor form since he went to Manchester United, and Aimar was at the peak of his career at that time, but Bielsa had to use Veron......

Because of his status, Beron's status is not comparable to Aimar's.

Bielsa is not a good manager, he is a good coach, but management is not what he is best at.

The Argentine team had a smooth ride in the qualifiers, so the national team was calm.

But once Argentina encounters a change in the World Cup, then all the hidden dangers of the national team will erupt.

At the end of the day, this team lacks a true leader!

No one is convinced of anyone! Such an Argentina is definitely not as good as he looks like.

After lunch, Bielsa also said in the restaurant: "We're going to have a meeting with the media this afternoon, Aimar, Leon and Placent, the three of you will come with me, and by the way, we're going to announce our World Cup uniforms." ”

As the three most handsome in the Argentine national team, Bielsa's decision would have been fine......

But Leon saw out of his eye that when Bielsa announced his name, the wizard Peron tilted his head to the side.

Argentina is not River Plate, this lunch, Leon suddenly felt that this World Cup journey may not be as smooth as he imagined!

"Hey, man, what's wrong? Let's get ready, let's go to the press conference with the leader. "Aimar's heart is not as thin as Leon's, it's no wonder that Aimar, the atmosphere in the Argentine team is very good now, and the contradictions have not been stimulated.

But Leon knows that Argentina will be out of this World Cup! So when he found all kinds of clues, he had to think more about things that Aimar couldn't think of.

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At the press conference in the afternoon, Bielsa first announced the squad of the Argentine national team to the media, followed by Aimar, Placent and Leonwill to show off the Argentine national team's jersey for the World Cup.

Both Aimar and Plasant take good care of Leon Will, after all, Leon is their little brother to them.

And the handsome Leonwill has also attracted the attention of many reporters, and everyone knows that this is the first day in Argentina......

And he is the top scorer in the Copa Libertadores this season and the best player in the Copa Libertadores!

"What a favourite! Such a genius in the team is probably just to feel the atmosphere of the World Cup! Many reporters are starting to sigh.

"Yes! If there were such players in our country, they would have been erected as a core long ago! A reporter from a small football country said.

Champions, yes, the Argentines did show champions.

This is a championship team with a lot of experience and just the right age.

However, on the first day of arriving in Sapporo, Leon felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

It was a bad feeling for him......

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