Valentín Barco, from falling on his feet in Nervión to the substitution with Pimienta

11/05/2024

Updated at 9:15 p.m.

Next week there is an international break and, consequently, the different selectors are already announcing their calls for the scheduled duels. This Tuesday, Lionel Scaloni has published the list of players for the matches that Argentina will play against Paraguay and Peruin which there is a Sevillista: Gonzalo Montiel. Nevertheless, Valentine Boat He has been dropped from this call after having been included in the last two. In his most recent expedition with the albiceleste, the left back did not participate for a minute and everything indicates that he has not finished convincing Scaloni. ‘Colo’ was called to be the replacement for Marcos Acuña both in Sevilla and in the national team, but neither of the two is on the list for these next two appointments.

Something similar happened to him Sevilla FC. The Argentine arrived from Brighton this summer to replace the departure of Acuna to River Plate, but Pimienta is not very satisfied with the performance shown so far. The truth is that the debut of ‘Colo’ Boat He was very popular in the Sánchez-Pizjuán stands. The player played his first game with the Sevilla’s elastic against Gironahis performance attracted attention for his forays into attack, but he appeared in the photo of the rival’s first goal. This decompensation of facets led to Pimienta replacing him at half-time. The Argentine has enjoyed minutes in a total of six league games and was also a starter in the Copa del Rey with the less usual ones.

One of the coach’s priorities in this first stretch of the season is to control the areas. He defensive aspect of Sevilla has improved substantially, although now the level has dropped by Badé and Nianzou injuries. However, there is no doubt that the team shows more control in its area. Hence, Barco has not made it into Pimienta’s eleven, since placing him in the lane leaves a significant hole. Sevilla’s problem is that with Pedrosa He has also not managed to strengthen the defense of his left side. It is evident that Kubo made and unmade at will there in the duel last Sunday. Hence, Barco may have another opportunity against Leganés next Saturday.

The 20-year-old had arrived in Seville to have his first experience in the Spanish league. Brighton bought him for ten million euros from Boca Juniors, but his European leap has not continued and he has not yet adapted. A situation that will have to work a lot to convince García Pimienta and, perhaps, Lionel Scaloni.