The word of the Argentine coach after the 1-0 against Uruguay
Lionel Scaloni he was very satisfied with the performance of his team against Uruguay and he was excited about the immediate future in the Copa América. In a conference, he analyzed the keys to return to the victorious path, argued why he chose Joaquín Correa and not Sergio Agüero to replace Lautaro Martínez and valued other issues of the Albiceleste.
“In the previous matches Argentina deserved to win, for small things we were left with draws that we did not deserve. Today the team gave that extra rage, most of all so that they do not convert you. For when you are winning, withstand the opponent’s attacks and try to do damage when you could. We were good in both phases ”, said the DT, happy for the two facets of his cast.
And he reviewed the failures of the last match: “The team pressed badly in two plays with Chile and they reached the goal. When you can’t push, the team has to be together to get the ball back. And if you can’t, because your rival also plays, you have to endure until you have it again ”.
Why did you put Joaquín Correa and not Agüero? “Because Correa entered, another colleague entered. We believed he could do the team well and I think Joaquín entered well. Here I have 28 players and four were left without dressing. It is a very difficult decision, but we do it for the good of the team. That is very clear ”, was the forceful and cutting answer of the coach.
Scaloni said that this was not the best victory of his cycle beyond the rival and the context since “we have achieved other very good ones” but he acknowledged at the same time that “it leaves us calm that the team has been in front of these forwards and players from Uruguay. very serious”.
The national strategist admitted that he put together the starting eleven thinking about the string of games and the wear and tear of his leaders: “We decided on these guys thinking about Uruguay and that in less than three days we will do it against Paraguay, we had to give some rest. Beyond that some have played more or less, all are there to play. I am very happy with the performance of those who played ”.
For his part, he ignored when they asked him if he noticed that Argentina fell back a little in the complement and underlined: “I think the team was very solid, I don’t know how many times Uruguay kicked on goal, that’s a good sign, I understand.” And at the same time he denied having made changes to the last line when questioned by a Brazilian journalist: “I did not make changes in defense, I only put Pezzella 3 minutes.”
· LIONEL MESSI
“He and all the teammates made a great effort, that speaks of the commitment of all the players and of him as well. It fills us with pride, they do it for the shirt and for their country. A lot is missing, this is going to be hard, difficult, but this is the way to go. Both those who went out onto the court and those who were left out “
GUIDO RODRÍGUEZ
“He was always with us and for a long time we have valued his commitment, his way of training, of supporting his teammates. Today he had his chance and he did not miss it. From day one he knows that we trust him. Sometimes he plays and sometimes he doesn’t, you have to be prepared because this is the Argentine team. He gives us many things and today the goal is on top, so little more to ask for “
NAHUEL MOLINA
“He is in the National Team because he plays well and we believe that he is a boy who can give us, beyond playing with Rodrigo (De Paul, in Udinese), he can play with another teammate. We value him and we gave him minutes in previous games. It’s a good apparition. He will have ups and downs because he is young and playing with this team is not easy, but we bet that these players will be around for many years, that is the idea “
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