Jose Manuel Lopez He is experiencing one of the best moments of his career. Palmeiras scorers In the season of consecration, Copa Libertadores finalists And again Named to the Argentina team. the striker told a Brazilian magazine work on About personal goals and the impact of sharing the court lionel messi And the excitement of wearing an Albiceleste shirt. “Playing with Messi is easy and difficult at the same time“said the footballer who will represent the three-time world champions this Friday. friendly with Angola In Luanda.
In the November issue of the traditional Brazilian sports magazine, “Flaco” López is the protagonist of an interview in which he reflects on his journey to date, his role in Lionel Scaloni’s plans and the challenges of competing as a forward. Lautaro Martinez and julian alvarez. “I try to contribute something to my game that the national team doesn’t have. I know I can contribute.” very solid aerial game And again good pass“Because the team’s forwards like to be closer to the goal,” said the attacker.
One of the most notable parts of the conversation was about his experience playing with Messi. “It’s both easy and difficult at the same time,” Lopez mused with a laugh. “Very easy to play with players of that qualitybut on the other hand, One person makes a mistake, one person is at great risk.. “The quality of these players is very high,” he said, emphasizing the contributions of these 10 players to the national team.For example, with Messi, he found more passing opportunities. The number of consecutive passes increased throughout the game. ”
Lopez stars in this season 58 games In Palmeiras he said: 23 goals and was registered 7 assistsamong all competitions of the São Paulo club. But his impact on the team isn’t just reflected in the numbers, but also in the price that makes him one of the most valuable attackers on the continent. According to ESPN Brazilthe club recently rated him as 40 million eurosgiven the interest aroused by him.
López, one of the key pieces of Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras side, has been called up for the second time this year to join the Argentina squad that will face Angola this Friday at 1pm. in Buenos Aires, the capital of the African country. This will be the last friendly of the year for Argentina, who are already preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
The former Lanus forward explained that he has a habit of writing down his goals. “I didn’t write “I’m going to the World Cup” on that paper, but I wanted to play for the national team.. I know they’re looking at me. I’ve already been there. And I must continue to do a good job so that Palmeiras remembers me,” he said.
In addition to his personal aspirations, Lopez also revealed his personal side as he recalled the time he made his debut wearing a special dedication light blue and white shirt.My mother’s death left a deep impression on me. I try not to question what’s going on in my life. If it’s good, accept it. If that doesn’t work either. “Life is so good. It was such a good day to be shocked,” he gushed.
Asked about the difference between Palmeiras’ style of play and that of the national team, López clarified: “They (Argentines) play a more associative game. Here (in Palmeiras), the game is more direct because of the characteristics of the footballers.” He also highlighted the impact his teammates, especially the forwards, have had on the club. Vitor RoqueHe scored two goals in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinal series against River, and is one of the green team’s top scorers in this tournament.
to him 24 yearsJose López combines international projection, consecration attendance, and feet on the ground. Silently, he has established himself as a real option for Albiceleste’s forwards in a cycle that is strengthening but still keeping an eye on change.
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