The 2022 World Cup title has put Argentina in the spotlight, however, as veterans such as Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria are drawing to the end of their careers, attention has been drawn to the future of Argentine football. At this moment of transition, Argentina's forward line highlights the energy and potential of the new generation.
Dybala: A skilled star of potential.
Although he is not the absolute main force, the 30-year-old Dybala has shown a technical level comparable to that of Messi and Di Maria. Starting from the Colloba Academy of the Aparatic League, Dybala made 293 appearances during his time at Palermo and Juventus, scoring 115 goals and providing 48 assists. For the national team, he made 38 appearances for Argentina, scoring three goals and providing seven assists.
Icardi: Goalscoring talent is something to look forward to.
Icardi, who was born in 1993, has been in the spotlight and although his move to Grand Paris did not materialize, his form has picked up at Galatasaray in the Turkish Super League. He has not been selected for the national team since 2018, but has scored one goal in eight appearances and has shown his potential as a goalscorer.
Lautaro and Alvarez: The national team needs to improve.
Lautaro. Martinez (born in 1997) and Alvarez are powerful strikers for Argentina, and although they have performed well at the club, the national team has not achieved satisfactory results. Lautaro joined Inter Milan for 25 million euros and became the top scorer in Serie A this season, but his performance in the national team was not ideal.
Messi's retirement is imperative, and Argentina need to build a more solid forward line to continue the team's success. Young players excel at club level but need to prove themselves in the national team.
The Argentine national team must quickly develop a new generation of strikers and find players who can take Messi's place. The development of these young players will take time and more experience with the national team.
At this critical juncture, the future of Argentina's football forward is full of challenges and opportunities. Young players need to adapt and cope with these challenges to create a better future for themselves and their teams. We look forward to their rapid growth in the national team and the continuation of the glorious history of Argentine football.