In the Argentina squad led by Lionel Scaloni for the opening match, the left winger Lautaro Blanco stands out. The player, who shone with Rosario Central in last season’s league campaign and recently moved to Spain with Elche, has earned trust from the national team coach due to his bright development and the promise he harbors for the future. — Source: Elche Football Club and national team communications
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The path to the national team is a dream realized for Blanco. He told the official Elche media that wearing Argentina’s colors feels like an immeasurable achievement. His family shares in the excitement as he explains that every footballer wants to represent their country, and he is exceptionally glad to be part of that journey. — Source: Elche Football Club communications
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— Elche Football Club — Source: Elche official account
Lautaro Blanco joined Elche in the previous season but spent the initial months on loan at Rosario Central. He later joined the franciverde squad following the World Cup break, after a request from Pablo Machín, who took charge before the winter market opened. — Source: club announcements and match records
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Blanco made a noticeable impact in his early appearances for Elche’s Green-Franjiverde setup, yet his standing has faced some questions in recent weeks. Nevertheless, Scaloni invited him to train with the team in March, suggesting a potential debut in a friendly against Panama or Curaçao. — Source: national team briefings
During his time with Elche, Blanco has taken part in 7 official fixtures, with 6 in La Liga and 1 in the King’s Cup, totaling 317 minutes. He started three matches, two of them in the league at home versus Osasuna and away against Sevilla. At 24 years old, he is regarded as one of the most promising players in Argentina for his position. — Source: club statistics and domestic competition records
Blanco marks the third Elche player included in Scaloni’s plans over the last year. Lucas Boyé was named to the squad in March 2022, making his official debut against Venezuela, while Nico Fernández-Mercau appeared in the World Cup preliminary list but did not make the final cut. The selection ultimately lifted the trophy in a victorious campaign. It is worth noting that in 1986 the Green-Franjiverde connection also produced Marcelo Trobbiani, who was part of Argentina’s title-winning setup. — Source: national team rosters and historical records