World champion, Argentina coach says goodbye: “I need to think”

Current world champion with Argentina, coach Lionel Scaloni admitted the possibility of leaving the team in the near future, and explained the reasons

Despite the great work he has been doing at the head of Argentina national teamthe coach Lionel Scaloni admits the possibility of leaving command of the team in the near future. The statement was made at a press conference after the victory over the Brazil for the Qualifiers, stating that he will talk to the president of the Argentine Federation about the matter.

One important thing I wanted to say is that I want to stop the ball, to think about this time. I need to think a lot about what I’m going to do, it’s not goodbye or anything else, but I need to think because the stakes are very high. It’s very difficult to continue and it’s difficult to continue winning. I will say this to the president (of the AFA) and the players. This team needs a coach who has all the energy possible“, said the coach.

Even so, Scaloni made a point of praising the group of players he has led since taking over the national team in 2018. The return of Argentine competitiveness was highlighted by the coach on the occasion, and highlighted as the most important factor for the team’s achievements in the last years.

I feel enormous pride in leading these boys, in having a group like this. We compete again, which is what we want and what we ask of them. I believe this team demonstrated character many times. It’s your brand: commitment and character“, added Scaloni at a press conference.

Scaloni with the World Cup trophy / Credits: Getty Images

Taken to selection by Jorge Sampaolito be his assistant, Lionel Scaloni ended up remaining after the former coach of the Flamengo, and was even placed on an interim basis afterwards. With good work and results, he remained and was hired, managing to win the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 World Cup in the period.


Source: sportbuzz

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