Carboni: Monza teenager makes international debut for Argentina

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Peter Young | Last updated 3/27/24

Inter -owned Monza loanee Valentin Carboni made his senior international debut for Argentina as a second half substitute in their 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Carboni, who has been with Monza since the beginning of the 2023-24 campaign, came on in the 81st minute as a replacement for former Juventus winger Angel Di Maria.

Monza sent out a tweet congratulating the 19-year-old on his first international appearance, which was captured by Argentine network TyC Sports.

Enhorabuena Vale https://t.co/qSa2ni2tV9

— AC Monza (@ACMonza) March 27, 2024

Speaking after full-time about his latest batch of debutants, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said: Walter (Benitez) had a good game, as did Garnacho and Carboni.

“It’s not easy to play with this shirt, but they did great.”

Carboni was one of four Serie A representatives to come off the bench for Argentina against Costa Rica.

Roma ’s Leandro Paredes was also given a run-out, as was Fiorentina winger Nico Gonzalez and Inter’s leading goalscorer Lautaro Martinez, who broke an 18-month drought in front of goal for his nation.

Walter Benítez’s debut, appreciated by Argentina head coach Scaloni: “Walter had a good game, as did Garnacho and Carboni”.

“It's not easy to play with this shirt, they did great”, Scaloni added. pic.twitter.com/eynUGyVHFb

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 27, 2024