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At each new stop, Lionel Scalloni refuses to worry about what might happen next, preferring to focus on the next step. Between his talks about the next opponent and the nature of the tournament, the Argentina coach opened up about a scenario he hopes for, but stressed there is still a long way to go.
The tango dancers are preparing for a risky match against Egypt in the round of 16 today, Tuesday evening, after making it to the round of 32 with great difficulty (3-2) as they were humiliated by the unknown national team of Cape Verde.
Final wish.. but!
Scaloni confirmed the possibility of meeting Spain in the final. He expressed his desire to do so, considering it a positive indicator for both teams… “However, there are still many matches,” according to his statements at the press conference before the match with Egypt, which they said. Marca newspaper In the early hours of Tuesday morning.
“I can’t say what the team needs to be to be considered favourites, but it’s clear that Spain have progressed in each of their five matches.”
No one dominates
Scaloni stressed that the current World Cup has proven to be difficult for all teams, noting that even the most popular candidates have suffered greatly.
“A few days ago we saw that France suffered against Paraguay and they are still one of the strongest teams. The conditions are different from the previous games and the players who have played a lot of matches this season are feeling tired, so no team has yet played comprehensive football.”
A warning from Egypt… and praise for Salah
The Argentine coach emphasized the difficulty of facing Egypt, stressing that it has a clear identity and outstanding players.
“Egypt is a very strong team that includes top players and a coach who has been working with the team for years and has a clear style of play. They have made it difficult for all their rivals and they will do the same for us.”
“Salah is a great player and we will be happy to meet him. But we analyze not one player, but the whole team. Egypt is an attacking team and we are ready for any scenario.”
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Messi is ready… and the team is decided
Scalloni has confirmed the readiness of Lionel Messi in the match against Egypt, explaining that the captain of the national team does not suffer from physical problems, although he spent 120 minutes in the last match.
He said: “Lionel is fine and he will be involved. He played the full 120 minutes and didn’t complain of fatigue.”
He added: “I have already decided the starting lineup, but I haven’t informed the players about it yet.
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Substance is more important than tactics
Scaloni emphasized that Argentina relies not only on technical plans, but on the personality and spirit that has distinguished the team for years.
“This team has always been a strong competitor. When things don’t go your way, there’s more than one way to win: perseverance, enthusiasm, persistence and spirit. Of course, we can play better, but when that doesn’t happen, we have to rely on our core.”
He added: “We’ve reviewed our previous match many times and Argentina were the dominant side. We tried to win the ball back, but sometimes the spirit becomes more important than the tactical aspects.”
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Improvements…fatigue…and paredes
Scalloni explained that his team still needs to improve, especially after reducing the counter-attacks they suffered against Cape Verde.
“Not only do we want to control the game, but we also want to avoid counter-attacks that hurt us,” he said. “We are a team that defends with the ball.”
He added that the technical staff discussed the details of the confrontation with Egypt and the team’s goals with the players, emphasizing. “We cannot give up our essence.”
He also called on the teams to take a longer break with the tournament, saying: “The closer we get to the finals, the more rest we need. In Miami, we played in difficult conditions, and tomorrow we will play in a closed hall, so there is no room to complain.”
He noted that fatigue will affect both teams after playing 120 minutes in the previous game, explaining that the coaching staff has options to include more updated players with the ability to change the way the game is played during the match.
He concluded by praising Leandro Paredes, saying: “He is a key player and is ready to participate. When he is on the field, the team’s game changes. The team performs well with Alexis, but when the ball goes through Paredes, the team feels more comfortable with his direct passes. He is still an important player for us.”
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