‘Scaloni, come be happy’: Cross fans remember coach’s special relationship with UC as they assess his departure from Argentina

Lionel Scaloni feels the weight of leading the Argentina team. With the coach in charge, the Albiceleste has had a string of triumphs. The titles of the Copa América 2021, the Finalissima played against Italy in 2022 and the title of the Qatar World Cup 2022 have highlighted his figure. In addition, the last victory against Brazil, which ended Verdeamarela’s historic invincibility in the qualifiers, was appreciated by practically the entire country. .

However, once the scratch victory was achieved, Scaloni saw the exit door, looking for a little rest between such exhausting days. “I have a lot to think about right now. These players gave a lot to me, they gave a lot to all the technical staff and I have to think . “I have to think a lot about what I am going to do,” he commented during the press conference after the feat.

“It’s not goodbye or much, but I have to think, because the bar is very high and it’s hard to keep going and it’s hard to keep winning and these guys are making it hard . It’s time to think about this time. I will tell the president, I will tell the players later, because this national team needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is doing well,” he added.

Additionally, about his players, he said: “I feel immense pride in leading these kids. I’m proud to have a group like this because the bar is very high. The other day we lost and we competed again, that’s what we want and what we ask of them. By competing this way, they know they are a tough team, a group that supports each other. It’s a pride to be able to lead them “.

Those who expressed excitement about it were Catholic University fans. , because given the irregular campaign of the team today led by Nicolás Núñez, they see in Scaloni a way of rebirth, especially due to the affection that the coach himself expressed a few years ago . An illusion which is practically impossible for the future of the coach. The former footballer will surely continue his coaching career in Europe.

In an interview with Sporty He recognized its proximity to the painting of San Carlos de Apoquindo. “When I was 14, I was about to go play for Catholic University. I spent two days in San Carlos de Apoquindo. Gino Valentini was the manager. I don’t remember the coach’s name now. I think his name was Carvallo. We went with my old man. We drove two thousand kilometers from my town. Crazy… He had passed the test. I was thrilled, but my token was from Newell and they wouldn’t let me go. I have never forgotten those few days. I fell in love with what the club is, where it is. They provided me with every comfort. This is why I would like to direct Católica one day “, recognized the Argentinian.

Words that rock the foothills, but given the depth of the DT’s track record, it’s far more likely that he could receive better offers from teams in other parts of the planet. However, fans have not hidden their enthusiasm on social networks. For now, the coach until the 2024 season is Nicolas Núñez.

For now, the president of the Argentine Football Federation Claudio Tapia will have to sit down with Scaloni to try to convince him to continue for a few more years, knowing that next year the Copa América 2024 will take place in the United States. competition which will mark the closing of several Argentinian personalities, in the role of Angel Di María or even Lionel Messi who left for Major League Soccer in order to reach the competition in the best possible way. .