Argentina’s manager Lionel Scaloni feels that his party will continue to play the same with or without the presence of Lionel Messi in the group. Since his debut for the national team in 2005, Messi scored 112 goals in 192, won the World Cup and two Copa America titles and the Gold Medal during the Beijing Olympic Olympic performance.
He was back in the team for qualifications of the World Cup this month and during the recent victory over Chile had the appearance of a portrait. In an interview with reporters, as Reuters quoted, he said Messi’s absence in the past meant that the team must be again again to meet other players.
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“The team is now when it can play in the same way with Leo (Messi) or without Leo, which was more difficult in the past because we had to change some players,” Scaloni told reporters before the game in Buenos Aires.
“But now we don’t have this necessity and the team works in the same way, that’s good.”
Argentina will face other Colombia, who are sixth in the Qualifying Chart of the World Cup of the South American Cup and aim to distance themselves from the rest. Colombia defeated Argentina 2-1 in the opposite accessories in September, and Scallons are wary of the threat they represent.
Argentina’s chief expects to be a good competition, especially playing in front of the domestic crowd.
“It’s a great team and with great players and has a clear style that can get you in trouble,” Scaloni said.
“We analyzed it, we showed players their strengths and what we want to use. It will be a nice game, especially because we play at home, so it’s good to see players for our people.”
Published on:
10th June 2025
