With the World Padel Championships in Qatar just a few months away,  Rodri Ovide , coach of the Argentine national team alongside  Gaby Reca has begun to unveil his thinking. In an interview given to desdedentrodelpadelThe Argentinian coach discussed the composition of his group, but also the Spanish pair whom he would have especially not wanted to see again in Doha.

 "I would erase Coello and Coki Nieto" 

As reigning world champions, Argentina will arrive in Doha with the ambition of retaining their crown. One opponent naturally stands out in their path:  spain , unsuccessful finalist in 2024.

When asked which Spanish pair he would prefer not to see fielded, Rodri Ovide did not hesitate for a second:

 "I would erase Arturo Coello and Coki Nieto, they played an insane tournament." 

A direct reference to the 2024 World Cup final. They lined up together in the first match,  Arturo Coello  et  Coki Nieto  had largely dominated  Martín Di Nenno  et  Franco Stupaczuk  (6/1 6/2), giving Spain the first point.

Argentina, however, had turned the game around thanks to victories by  Federico Chingotto / Agustín Tapia And then  Tino Libaak / Leo Augsburger , to clinch another world title.

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 A list that already enjoys consensus 

Beyond this anecdote, Rodri Ovide also spoke about the preparation of the Argentine national team.

The technician explains that he worked with  Gaby Reca  on different possible configurations before arriving at the same conclusion.

 "We explored several possibilities and, when we drew up our list of twelve players, we arrived at exactly the same names." 

A sign of the exceptional depth that Argentina currently possesses.

Argentina: a unique nation in the history of padel

 Four places almost guaranteed 

Barring any surprises or injuries, four players already seem guaranteed to participate in the World Cup:  Agustín Tapia ,  Federico Chingotto ,  Franco Stupaczuk  et  Leo Augsburg .

The final four players to complete the men's delegation now need to be determined. Several candidates are in contention, including  Martín Di Nenno ,  Juan Tello ,  Tino Libaak ,  Maxi Maple ,  Alex Chozas ,  Sanyo Gutiérrez ,  Tolito Aguirre  or,  Gonza Alfonso .

The puzzle is far from over for the Argentinian staff, but one thing is certain: a few months before the Doha meeting, the battle to integrate the twelve chosen promises to be one of the most challenging in recent years.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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