6 Serie A Players in Argentina 23-Man Squad called up by Diego Armando Maradona for Friendly game RUSSIA - ARGENTINA on August 12, 2009
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Italian Soccer Serie A congratulates the 6 Serie A players called up by Argentina Head Coach Diego Armando Maradona for the friendly game RUSSIA - ARGENTINA on August 12, 2009 in Moscow: Napoli forward Ezequiel "El Pocho" Lavezzi, Napoli midfielder Jesus Datolo, Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar, FC Inter defender Javier Zanetti, FC Inter defender Nicolas Burdisso, and FC Inter forward Diego Milito.
Hip hip hurrah! I am super happy and doing my Cheerleading Dance for all 6 Argentinian players playing in the Italian Serie A, especially for Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar and El Pocho Lavezzi. Why? Oh well, you know all the latest problems going on with Lavezzi and Napoli and this called up means so much for Lavezzi.. a great backup from Maradona still believing in Lavezzi's potential and commitment.
Catania goalkeeper Mariano Andujar just transfered from Estudiantes to Catania this season and it is the third called up for Argentina. Andujar made his debut with Argentina National team on June 6, 2009 against Colombia.
Napoli midfielder Jesus Datolo, 25, has received his first call-up since joining Napoli this year. Thumbs up!
How important is this game? BIG TIME! It is the last preparatory friendly match before the 2010 World Cup Qualifier match ARGENTINA - BRAZIL on September 5, 2009 in Argentina.
Napoli forward Ezequiel Lavezi Napoli midfielder Jesus Datolo
FC Inter defender Nicolas Burdisso and Javier Zanetti
FC Inter forward Diego Milito
Official Argentina squad by Head Coach Diego Armando Maradona list of 23-men Squad for the 2010 World Cup Qualifier:
Goalkeepers: Juan Pablo Carrizo (Real Zaragoza), Mariano Andujar (Catania)
Defenders: Emiliano Papa (Velez Sarsfield), Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan), Gabriel Heinze (Real Madrid), Daniel Diaz (Getafe), Nicolas Burdisso (Inter Milan), Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield), Martin Demichelis (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: Javier Mascherano (Liverpool), Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Sebastian Battaglia (Boca Juniors), Mario Bolatti (Huracan), Maximiliano Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid), Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle United), Jesus Datolo (Napoli), Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes)
Forwards: Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid), Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Lisandro Lopez (Olympique Lyon), Diego Milito (Inter Milan), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli)
Here is the current 2010 World CUP Qualifiers - CONMEBOL as of Wednesday, July 29, 2009.. Only the top 4 teams qualify for the FIFA World Cup. The 5th placed team enters a home-and-away playoff with the 4th placed team from North,Central America & Caribbean. Argentina is right now in the 4th position with 22 points followed closely by Ecuador with 20 points and Uruguay with 18 points. Bottom line, Argentina must win the game against Brazil who are the leader with 27 points. This is why this friendly game against Russia is "KEY TO SEE THE BEST FORMATION facing Brazil.... wow.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | |
 | Brazil | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 27 |
 | Chile | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 14 | 26 |
 | Paraguay | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 13 | 24 |
 | Argentina | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 22 |
 | Ecuador | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
 | Uruguay | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 18 |
 | Colombia | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 |
 | Venezuela | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 24 | 17 |
 | Bolivia | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 19 | 30 | 12 |
 | Peru | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 29 | 7 |
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