Regardless of an sudden loss to Paraguay, the Argentina nationwide group stays in one of many best intervals in its historical past. With Lionel Messi main the cost, the group has received 4 consecutive trophies, together with the head achievement—the 2022 World Cup. Nonetheless, coach Lionel Scaloni has set his sights on renewing the roster for future challenges, sending a transparent message to Messi and the squad in regards to the group composition for 2025.
Scaloni has beforehand hinted at making modifications to the squad however cited the quick turnaround between the 2024 Copa América and World Cup qualifiers as a limiting issue. Talking forward of Argentina’s closing match of the 12 months in opposition to Peru, Scaloni outlined his method for evaluating gamers in preparation for the upcoming fixtures:
“We’d like the gamers to play for his or her golf equipment, these 6 video games after the Copa America have been to shut to the competitors, that’s why we introduced within the core group of gamers that received us the cup, and there wasn’t time to name up different gamers. However beginning now, we’d like them to be enjoying at their golf equipment, and we are going to determine primarily based on their efficiency degree.
“We’ve all the time carried out it this manner, besides on this event, the place we determined in some instances to maintain bringing them as a result of they’re necessary,” added Scaloni. With 2025 Finalissima nonetheless doubtful, Argentina’s subsequent match shall be in opposition to Uruguay in March 2025, giving Scaloni a four-month window to evaluate gamers and construct a aggressive squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Scaloni addresses Messi’s case
When discussing Lionel Messi’s case, Scaloni emphasised that the captain’s function is exclusive. “In Leo’s case, it’s an entire completely different factor. He all the time performs, and there are instances the place he ought to be resting. We actually don’t assume too far forward with him,” stated Scaloni in regards to the group captain.
Reflecting on Messi’s 12 months, Scaloni praised the veteran for his dedication and resilience: “Leo’s 12 months is a 12 months of a participant that featured in a whole lot of video games, that had a Copa America within the center, and at this level, it’s actually tough for this type of gamers to be 100% and never have any problem. I see it as a traditional 12 months by way of matches, he suffered that harm that busted his plans, however typically he was nice with us.”
Scaloni dismisses FIFA rating
Following France’s UEFA Nations League victory over Italy, hypothesis arose that Les Bleus might overtake Argentina on the high of the FIFA World Rankings if Argentina fails to beat Peru. Scaloni, nonetheless, disregarded these issues.
“I’m not apprehensive in regards to the FIFA rating; we’re nonetheless first. The statistics are there, however I don’t assume it’s that necessary. What issues is successful tomorrow, and all the pieces else is secondary,” Argentina boss acknowledged.
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