Paulo Dybala opens up on Copa America snub

Copa America 2024

The Roma star opens up regarding the “blow” of not being in Argentina’s plans for the 2024 Copa America.

By Kelvin Loyola

Updated on May 30, 2024 05:49PM EDT

Updated on May 30, 2024 05:49PM EDT

© Rodrigo Valle/Getty ImagesPaulo Dybala of Argentia reacts during a training session of Argentina national team at Lionel Messi Training Camp on November 14, 2023 in Ezeiza, Argentina.

Paulo Dybala had a season to consider with Roma, scoring 16 goals in 38 matches in all competitions for the Roman side. Still, it was not enough to convince Lionel Scaloni, Argentina’s manager, to take the former Juventus player to the Copa America.

Scaloni instead went with Julián Álvarez, Lionel Messi, Angel Di María, Nicolás González, Alejandro Garnacho, Ángel Correa, and Lautaro Martínez as his forward options.

In speaking with The Athletic, Dybala opened up about his Copa America snub and how he has no hard feelings about the decision.

Dybala on Being Left Out of Copa America

“My exclusion from Copa America? I think I’ve done some great things this season. I was confident of being called up, so it was a blow to me.

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“I also think it’s hard for coaches to have to choose. I respect Scaloni’s decision. I have a very good relationship with him, and he definitely made the decision for the sake of the team,” Dybala stated.

Argentina will open the 2024 Copa America against Canada and will play against Chile and Peru in their group stage matches in Group A.

Kelvin Loyola is a seasoned content writer and journalist at Bolavip, boasting over 15 years of experience in sports journalism and marketing. He has covered a wide array of sports including the USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1, and Liga MX, as well as the NBA, MLB, NHL, and various entertainment topics. Prior to his journalism and marketing career, Kelvin worked in post-production, contributing to numerous movie, television, and digital projects. He also brings expertise in project management, social media, and web development. A graduate of Queens College with a degree in Media Studies, Kelvin is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish. His passions extend beyond his career to include soccer, marketing, photography, surfing, and pop culture, particularly comics.

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