What Máximo Perrone showed Lionel Scaloni in the thrashing of Como

Argentine midfielder Máximo Perrone’s performance in Como’s 3-1 victory over Lecce once again sparks the debate about his prospects in upcoming matches that Lionel Scaloni is considering for the Argentine national team. At just 23 years old, the player developed at Vélez continues to accumulate significant performances in Serie A, strengthening his candidacy in the coach’s evaluation.

The midfielder who controls from the center

Perrone was the driving force for Cesc Fábregas’s team for much of the match in Serie A’s 27th round. His ability to circulate the ball accurately and his vision of play proved decisive when Como needed to recover after falling behind early. Lassana Coulibaly scored for Lecce at 14 minutes, but what followed showed why the Argentine deserves Scaloni’s attention.

With his involvement in midfield, Perrone not only recovered balls but also initiated the attack that led to the equalizer. His execution was remarkable: he received in midfield, controlled with his right foot, and delivered a precise, space-opening pass to Jesús Rodríguez on the right wing. The Spanish winger entered the area and assisted Anastasios Douvikas at 18 minutes, leveling the score.

Details that captivate coaches

At 35 minutes, his exceptional performance was confirmed. Once again, Perrone generated the offensive action: with pressure in the defensive sector, he caused the visiting forward to slip, then the Argentine midfielder drove a few meters and delivered a surgically precise, delicate, and accurate pass into space for Rodríguez. The scorer’s touch was so precise that it beat goalkeeper Jean Butez and was finished with a simple right-footed shot.

The third goal came at 43 minutes from a free kick near the area. Lucas Da Cunha executed the set-piece accurately toward the head of German defender Marc-Oliver Kempf, who finished easily. In the second half, Perrone left the field at 19 minutes, replaced by Nicolás Paz, another midfielder on Scaloni’s radar returning after serving a suspension.

The perfect context to evaluate candidates

With this victory, Como rises to fifth place in the standings, in the Europa League zone, maintaining their extraordinary campaign. The team led by Fábregas has only lost five times all season, establishing itself as a positive surprise in Serie A. While other midfielders compete for Scaloni’s attention, Perrone continues to demonstrate why his profile interests the Argentine coach: precision in distribution, tactical intelligence, and execution under pressure.

His performance against Lecce was not just a good game; it was a reminder of his potential in higher-level tournaments. With the Finalissima against Spain and the World Cup in June-July upcoming, every performance adds to Scaloni’s assessment of his midfield options. Perrone is making a strong impression and clearly shows he is more than ready for the challenge.