Marcos Senesi called up by Argentina to replace Leo Balerdi
Short overview
Argentina has called up Marcos Senesi to replace the injured Leo Balerdi. Senesi is set to join Tottenham Hotspur this week and could now also feature in the World Cup.
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has called up Feyenoord defender Marcos Senesi to replace the injured Leo Balerdi for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed the change on Monday.
Senesi's eventful week
Senesi, 25, is having a remarkable week. The center-back is on the verge of completing a transfer to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, with the deal expected to be finalized in the coming days. According to reports, Spurs have agreed to pay Feyenoord a fee in the region of €15 million for the Argentine international.
Now, Senesi has received a call-up to the Argentina squad, replacing Marseille's Leo Balerdi, who withdrew due to injury. This means Senesi could potentially make his debut for the senior national team in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil.
World Cup implications
With the World Cup in Qatar just months away, Senesi's inclusion in the squad gives him a chance to impress Scaloni and secure a spot on the plane to the tournament. Argentina currently leads the South American qualifying table and has already secured its place in the World Cup.
Senesi has been a key player for Feyenoord since joining the club in 2019, making over 100 appearances and helping the team reach the Europa Conference League final last season. His performances have attracted interest from several European clubs, with Tottenham winning the race for his signature.
The defender is expected to travel to join the Argentina squad after finalizing his move to Tottenham.
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