Di Santo happy: "A big honor for me"

Werder’s Franco Di Santo was included in the provisional World Cup roster for Argentina and could play at the World Cup in Brazil.
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Wednesday, 14.05.2014 / 18:58

Franco Di Santo had plenty of reason to be happy as the Werder striker was included Tuesday night in the provisional 30-man roster for coach Alejandro Sabella's Argentinean...


Franco Di Santo had plenty of reason to be happy as the Werder striker was included Tuesday night in the provisional 30-man roster for coach Alejandro Sabella's Argentinean national team for the up-coming World Cup in Brazil. "I was really happy when I heard about my nomination. It's a big honour for me to be included in the circle of players. It feels really good," said Werder's No. 9.

Di Santo will be in Buenos Aires on Monday 26 May 2014 for the start of Argentina's preparations for the World Cup. "I am looking forward to working out with the national team. I will continue to work hard on myself," said Werder's Gaucho, who last played for the Albiceleste in March of last year when he was subbed in after 86 minutes of the 1-1 draw in Bolivia.

In addition to Di Santo, the 30-man roster includes world stars such Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona), Angel Di María (Real Madrid) and Sergio Aguero (Manchester City). Sabella chose the Werder striker instead of bigger names such as Carlos Tevez (Juventus Turin) and Javier Pastore (Paris St. Germain). "It is incredible to be chosen from thousands of good players that Argentina has. It's the result of a lot of hard work, especially in the last half year with Werder," said Di Santo.

Argentina's coach must cut his list of players to 23 by 2 June 2014. The two-time world champions will be playing against Nigeria, Iran and Bosnia & Herzegovina in Group F at the World Cup. What does Di Santo think about that? "I hope that my dream will come true in Brazil."

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