Argentina arrived at the Qatar 2022 World Cup with many scrolls. First, for being champions of America, where they lifted the trophy at the Maracana stadium against Brazil. Added to that, they registered the longest undefeated in their history (36) and only one in history, which belonged to Italy. However, and just in the match that they could equalize, they fell 1-2 against Saudi Arabia.
There were some low points in that duel, but the most pointed of all was without a doubt Rodrigo De Paul. In itself, he was already having a regular season down at Atlético Madrid, where the team is going through a bad moment, and on that first date he seemed to transfer that present to the Argentine National Team, something that had never happened before.
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Since he made his debut in the Albiceleste team led by Lionel Scaloni, the 27-year-old midfielder has been a fundamental part of the team, being Lionel Messi's ideal partner and the spare wheel in the entire midfield, covering spaces and without leaving to run for the 90 minutes. Faced with this adverse situation, there were many who asked for his departure, but the DT bankrolled him.
He repeated ownership against Mexico and again his performance was weak, but with slight progress and greater deployment, but the complaints towards him persisted. The break began in the last game of group C, which was crucial for qualifying for the round of 16. The rival was Poland and again it was from the start. There he improved remarkably and everything changed for him.
The importance of him in the second goal against Australia
Argentina was already ahead on the scoreboard against the Australians, but kept pressing as they always do. So much so, that in a play that did not seem to carry any danger, De Paul put pressure on the goalkeeper at the start from below in defense and forced his error, serving Julián Álvarez the second goal. Without a doubt, it is something that continues to restore his confidence.
