Still In An Atmosphere Of Grief, Claudio Echeverri Is Doubtful Of Appearing Defending Argentina U-17

Claudio Echeverri is still doubtful about appearing against Mali U-17 in the third place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 (doc. LOC WCU17).

JAKARTA - Argentina U-17 captain, Claudio Echeverri, is still doubtful about appearing against Mali U-17 in the third place in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 at Manahan Stadium, Solo, Friday, December 1, 2023, at 19.00 WIB.

The player is still in mourning after his beloved grandmother died. As a result, Albiceleste has not confirmed whether Echeverri will be in the squad or not.

Argentina U-17 coach Diego Placente had said that he would not change the starting formation against Mali U-17.

Judging from the statement, it means that there is still a place for Echeverri to appear from the early minutes against Les Aigles.

However, the final decision is still in Echeverri's hands. If he wants to perform, Placente still gives him room in the Albiceleste squad.

"We spoke to him (Claudio Echeverri), he was sad. However, it (the opportunity to play or not) depends on his feelings, but he will play," Diego Placente said in a statement quoted by El Grafico on Friday, December 1, 2023.

"If not, we will still respect it," continued the coach.

Regardless of whether Echeverri appeared or not, Argentina U-17 has shown quite good progress. Despite failing to reach the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023 final after losing to Germany U-17 on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Albiceleste still has a chance in third place.

They will face Mali U-17 who will be the only remaining African representative team. Les Aigles will duel with Argentina U-17 after being defeated by France U-17 in the semifinals.