Flaco thrilled by first Argentina call-up: "My biggest dream" | OneFootball

Flaco López is perhaps experiencing his best moment with the Palmeiras jersey, and his great phase has been recognized. The forward has been called up to defend Argentina for the first time. The final list, including the name of the number 42, was released on Monday morning.

Flaco is going through a great phase after the Club World Cup, with six goals in 11 games, and is still the top scorer for Verdão this season, with 17 goals in 43 matches. Even so, the player was surprised by the call-up, mainly due to the quality of the other forwards in the Argentine national team.

“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine this, but life is like that, it surprises you, and I have to be prepared for all the challenges that happen. Happy, happy. It's a spectacular moment for the Argentine national team, that's why I didn't expect to have an opportunity, but today it came. I will defend the colors of my country, and I think it's the biggest dream I have in football. Very happy to achieve this. Arrive on Sunday, play a great game, and leave with the national team,” celebrated Flaco.

The number 42 of Palmeiras received the news of the call-up after the end of Thursday's activities at the Football Academy. He was warmly celebrated by his teammates and club staff, who congratulated him on his first call-up.

“[Moment] Very special. Today, during training, I was thinking a little about it, but then the training started, and I had completely forgotten. When I sat there, Gustavo [Gómez] came and spoke, and all the joy came back [laughs]. An inexplicable moment,” said the Argentine.

Before traveling to Argentina, however, Flaco López still has a very important commitment with Palmeiras. This Sunday, Verdão visits Corinthians at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Neo Química Arena, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

In this weekend's classic, Palmeiras faces the rival in search of a victory to stay close to Flamengo, the current leader of Série A. With 42 points, Verdão is in second place in the tournament, four points behind the Rubro-Negro.

“Another decisive game for us in pursuit of our dream. We are eager for the game to come so we can show what Palmeiras is,” concluded Flaco.

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