Palermo's Javier Pastore Wants Regular Role For Argentina

Pastore is hoping to play more minutes alongside Lionel Messi.
Palermo midfielder Javier Pastore has pleaded for more opportunities at the international level with Argentina. The 21-year-old came off the bench to have a positive impact and hit the crossbar in the 2-1 friendly win over Portugal on Wednesday evening.

Pastore did admit, however, that there are several stars in the national team fighting for playing time.

"I am agitated. Why can I play all 90 minutes for Palermo but not with the national team?" he questioned, according to tuttomercatoweb.

"I know there are great players and they must be respected. I enter when it's my turn and try to do my best. I was lucky enough to go in and create two or three situations for goals and this is important.

"I will continue to work hard to earn a place."