Key Takeaways
- Miguel Lamperti named 5 players he views as automatic choices for Argentina, saying that “Tapia, Chingotto, Augsburger, Stupaczuk and Di Nenno are guaranteed starters.”
- Sanyo Gutierrez received emphatic support from Argentine veteran Miguel Lamperti, who stated that “I would include Sanyo for life.”
- According to Lamperti, coaches Gaby Reca and Rodri Ovide should ask Gutierrez directly if he is prepared to play a decisive 3rd match.
Debate over Argentina’s squad for Qatar
Argentina and Spain, the 2 leading candidates for the world crown, are again gearing up to face off at the premier international tournament in Qatar. With less than 1 month to go, the approaching squad selections have sparked widespread debate in the padel community and led experienced professionals to offer their views on the ideal national team.
Veteran Argentine player Miguel Lamperti discussed the choices facing national team coaches Gaby Reca and Rodri Ovide while speaking on planetapael.arg. Before examining the more difficult roster decisions, he indicated that several places already appear secure.
Automatic selections and remaining candidates
In his evaluation of the present field, Lamperti said that “there are 5 sure things”. He then clarified that “Tapia, Chingotto, Augsburger, Stupaczuk and Di Nenno are guaranteed starters.”
Lamperti also identified a number of players still under consideration outside that settled core, although their recent form has differed. As he put it, “Arce has been playing well, Libaak had a spectacular World Cup last year and Tello is Tello.”
Why Sanyo Gutierrez could prove decisive
Whether 42-year-old Sanyo Gutierrez should be selected is among the main issues facing Argentina. Lamperti nevertheless gave his full support to the veteran, who has played a pivotal role in modern padel history.
Giving his verdict, Lamperti said that “I would include Sanyo for life.” He also explained how the team leadership should handle the conversation with Gutierrez: “I would talk to him to see if he feels up to it and if he sincerely wants to play a decisive third point.”
Lamperti underlined the quality that distinguishes the experienced star in high-pressure situations, stressing: “Dani is special and he can reach his best level; it’s important that they can discuss it with the coach.”
Garrido and Gutierrez: Lyon performance, results and ranking
In 2026, Garrido and Gutierrez have a 0-1 win-loss record as a pair. Their most recent match came on the 23rd of September, when they lost 3-6 6-4 6-4 to Axelsson (world no.114) and Guichard (world no.71) in the round of 16.
