Espanyol vs Argentina update

Nov 10th, 99

Sources: Diario Ole, La Nacion, TyC

English summary translated by Jas

Today coach Bielsa will know if Batistuta can participate in the two Argentina friendlies. Argentina's team doctor, Donato Villani is optimistic. "I believe that Bati will arrive, I cannot guarantee it but it's possible that he will play... maybe not in the first match but the second one against Spain, the match that Bati doesn't want to miss" said Bielsa.

Meanwhile, Jose Chamot has joined the team in Barcelona but he didn't train with them. It's confirmed that he will miss the Espanyol match. Roberto Ayala will only arrive on Saturday. Both Almeyda and Sensini have confirmed their places in the squad against Espanyol. Sensini will be the captain, Ayala however will return to Lazio on Monday and will not be playing against Spain.

Claudio Lopez is not making any comment to the press about his move to Lazio next season. "I don't want to talk about my future, I am a Valencia player until June 2000. Right now I just want to concentrate on these friendlies." said Lopez

Diego Simeone declared in the El Grafico newspaper that he could accept the offer made from Atletico Madrid. When Italian transfer start again, on January, Atletico will ask Lazio for his transfer.