Thanks to his key saves, the goalkeeper became a vital part of Argentina’s backbone in Qatar.
If the teams are put together from back to front, as the football saying goes, Argentina has a golden foundation on which it has been building for two years. Emiliano Martinez He became a national standard thanks to his saves at critical moments, but also because of his charisma beyond the green grass. Of the “Watch Me Eat You” In the penalty shootout against Colombia, an endearing character was generated for the Argentinian masses following the national team. And with victory in the World Cup final along the same route against France, in which he saved a shot, he reaffirmed his unconditional love.
It is that the numbers of the I drew they are incredible: in 27 matches he added 18 hurdles unbeaten, only one defeat, one Copa América, one Finalissima and one World Cup. He responded well with every central defense that was pushed forward, but no doubt forged a great relationship with Cristian Romero and Nicolás Otamendi, going eight consecutive games without conceding while all three were on the pitch.
His official debut was on June 4, 2021, in a 1-1 draw with Chile for the South American qualifiers. The opportunity arose because of bad news: Franco Armani, at that time the head of the Albiceleste team, was infected with COVID-19, so Lionel Scaloni had no choice but to give the diver to one of Aston Villa, who had a dream season in the Premier League, which ultimately chose him as the third best goalkeeper of the season.
Since that day, the bow was his property: He lived his dream night in the Copa América semi-final against Colombia by saving three penalties in the final, closing the gate at the Maracana to win the title and achieving outstanding performances.
However, on his World Cup debut, Saudi Arabia surprised him and Argentina suffered its first defeat in 36 games, logically Dibu’s first in the national team. The relief came with the win against Mexicoin which he stopped a free-kick from a corner without rebounding, in his best performance of the night.
The Cup of the World followed and I drew had epic moments: the pain previously stored Australia to avoid the penalty shootout to the quarter-finals The Netherlandsthe rescue after the auction of Kolo Muani in the final and, before finally the fine to eat so that Argentina becoming a champion. Moreover, follies are off the field: the one who grabbed with it Van Gaalthe dances after the saved penalties and their spicy statements.
Arguably, he emerged as the second highest idol of the squad. His jersey is publicly traded among the children who have adopted him as their new hero.
The Dibu couldn’t hold back the tears
Looking ahead to the 2-0 win against Panamain the first game as world champion, I drew He was one of the most emotional when it came to singing the national anthem. It was not for less, he was undoubtedly one of the most acclaimed Messi.
Source: Goal