Which famous player did Menotti leave out of the 1978 World Cup squad?
Diego Maradona
Mario Kempes
Gabriel Batistuta
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Answer
Diego Maradona, a prodigious talent and a rising star in Argentine football, was surprisingly omitted from the 1978 World Cup squad by Then coach, César Luis Menotti. Despite Maradona's exceptional skills and performances at club level, Menotti opted for a more experienced and defensively oriented midfield, prioritizing team cohesion and tactical balance over individual brilliance.
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