Perrone reveals his cards against Scaloni: Como's comeback highlights his potential for the Argentine project

Maximo Perrone’s performance in Como’s 3-1 victory over Lecce in Serie A matchday 27 means much more than just a win. For the Argentine midfielder, it’s a golden opportunity to solidify his place in Lionel Scaloni’s analysis at a crucial moment for the national team. The 23-year-old, developed at Vélez, emerged as the true leader of the Lombard team in a game that started in the worst possible way.

The unexpected turn from midfield

Just minutes into the match, Malian Lassana Coulibaly put Lecce ahead. It could have been the start of a frustrating afternoon, but instead, it became a turning point. It was precisely from midfield that Perrone began to make his mark: precise recoveries, effective circulation, and game vision that changed the course of the match.

The first goal came at 18 minutes through an action that sums up the midfielder’s contribution: he received in midfield, controlled confidently, and played a flat pass into space for Jesús Rodríguez to break through. The Spanish winger delivered a perfect cross for Anastasios Douvikas to equalize. An impeccable execution that undoubtedly will not go unnoticed by those analyzing his performance from a national team perspective.

Moments later, with defensive effort and quick thinking, he pressed the visiting scorer in the center of the field. The recovery allowed him to drive a few meters and deliver a delicate, surgically precise assist again into space for Rodríguez. The pass was so accurate that French goalkeeper Jean Butez was out of position, allowing the Spaniard to beat the goalkeeper at the 35-minute mark.

Perrone’s shining moments under Scaloni’s scrutiny and competition in the national team

At 43 minutes, Lucas Da Cunha took a free kick from just outside the area that found the head of Marc-Oliver Kempf for the third goal. By then, Perrone had already left the field after 64 minutes, giving way to Nicolás Paz, the creative midfielder also on the radar of the national team for upcoming international commitments.

The competition intensifies in the Argentine midfield. Paz was hoping to recover after a suspension kept him out of Fiorentina’s win over Juventus in Turin, but Perrone’s performance in this match renews the debate about available options. For Scaloni, decisions become more complex: both players demonstrate the ability to control the game and create opportunities from deep positions.

With this victory, Como consolidates its position in the Europa League zone, with only five defeats in an extraordinary campaign. However, Perrone’s real triumph could come in the upcoming national team call-ups. His tactical awareness, transition accuracy, and game-reading ability make him a key asset in the setup Scaloni is refining for upcoming international challenges. The Finalissima against Spain and the June-July World Cup will be the ultimate stage, but performances like Saturday’s are the first chapters in those future stories.