Dybala, the heir to the ’10’ in Messi’s absence

There must be few more iconic shirts in football than the ’10’ of Argentinawhich thanks to players who want Diego Armando Maradona already Leo Messiis known in all corners of the world. During this international date, the Rosary He couldn’t be called due to injury, so the number is an orphan. There are many expectations to see who will manage to wear such an important number and, finally, Paulo Dybala He was chosen for this.

The ‘Jewel‘He returned to the national team after not being called up to play America’s Cup wanted to defend himself and one could say he accomplished it. He was in charge of closing the success of Albiceleste against chilli with a left foot shot against the post that made the score 3-0 and where he honored the number 10 he wore on his back. Dybalawho for a long time was called to be the natural heir of Messi Due to his position and character, he wore the famous bib number for the first time in his international career with Argentina.

After the meeting, Lionel Scaloni was asked about the decision to give ’10’ to Dybala and the Argentine coach is quite clear about it. “The decision is not subject to debate, but with the coaching staff the decision to give the number to the player of Rome. “With Paulo We didn’t discuss giving him the ’10’, we decided to give it to him and we didn’t say to him ‘you’re going to wear the 10’, I think he’s too much of a footballer to have a number.”

The weight of this shirt has always been very intense because of the players who wore it and that is noticeable to those who are responsible for wearing it. “Unfortunately, we Argentines make her sad when it should really be a compliment to wear her. Some boys might have worn her, but we decided Paulowith enough hierarchy to carry it,” he concluded Scanloni.