Lionel Scaloni gave a press conference prior to Thursday’s debut at the America Cup. From Atlanta, the city where the presentation of the argentine national team in front of his pair of Canadathe Pujato coach did not confirm the team, but gave some clues.
“I’m going to give the team this afternoon to the players, who still don’t know it.”indicated the world champion coach when asked about the starting 11 that will take to the field in the Mercedes-Benz Arena. While he was adamant about not announcing names before the final practice, Scaloni anticipated that Leandro Paredes, who was next to him in the press room, will be in the starting lineup: “The one sitting next to me came out in the first game, because we thought other guys were better. Then he went in and out. We can make mistakes, but we always think about putting the best one in.”
Furthermore, the coach expressed that both Lionel Messi as Angel Di Maria They are in perfect physical condition and available to play from the start, just like Enzo Fernandezwho recovered from the operation after an inguinal hernia.
Regarding the election in the last matches of Julian Alvarez As a companion to Messi and Di María in the usual starting lineup, Scaloni sent a strong message: “Those who we believe should play play.. Beyond the companion. He played the other day (against Guatemala) Lautaro (Martínez) with Valentín (Carboni)… What we do see is that based on the rival we put the best team. It has nothing to do with the midfield that plays with the forward, we always match pieces depending on the game.”
About the first rival, Scaloni analyzed: “Canada is a very good team, They have important players and a new coach who has brought them new ideas. “It is a complicated opponent, but we are prepared to play our game.” And he completed on the playing field of the imposing stadium where the match will be played: “I didn’t step on it, I saw it from outside, but the coaching staff came this morning and We’re going to wait because they say it’s going to get better.. “They changed it yesterday because they know it’s synthetic and I hope it’s okay for the good of football.”
Argentina is in Group A of the Copa América 2024 along with Canada, Peru and Chile. On Thursday the 20th they will have the opening match against the North American team at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. On Tuesday the 25th he will clash against Ricardo Gareca’s team in the MetLife Stadiumfrom New Jersey, and will close the phase on Saturday the 29th against the Peruvians in the Hard Rock StadiumMiami.
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