Zanetti dropped by Argentina Tuesday 16 May, 2006
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Inter captain Javier Zanetti has amazingly been left out of Argentina’s squad for the World Cup Finals.
Zanetti’s name was omitted from Coach Jose Pekerman’s 23-man party despite playing a key part in qualification.
The 32-year-old is a former international captain and appeared for his country in both the 1998 and 2002 Finals.
“I’m disappointed, but now I must just give my support to the side that will go to Germany,” he graciously stated.
“Nobody has told me that I won’t be going to the tournament because I had played badly,” he continued.
“I’m tranquil about the situation because I gave it my very best shot to always be at the disposal of the side.”
Zanetti, who admitted that he was told last week that he wouldn’t be a part of the squad, refused to comment on speculation that his omission was not based solely on footballing reasons.
“Only the Coach can know these things,” he added. “Nobody else.”
The Inter symbol has been replaced in the squad by West Ham United’s versatile Lionel Scaloni, who can also play in midfield.
Pekerman has also gambled on the fitness of Man Utd’s Gabriel Heinze who has not played an official match since damaging knee ligaments in September 2005.
The Inter trio of Nicolas Burdisso, Esteban Cambiasso and Julio Cruz are in the side, while Roma’s Leandro Cufre is also included. |
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