Before getting into the plane to fly to Guayaquil where Argentina will close the South American qualifiers against Ecuador, Lionel Scaloni valued the great moment of Spain.
“I saw the Spanish party. The truth is that they are doing incredible job with Luis (De la Fuente). Everyone knows the relationship I have with him, he is a friend. Spain is one of the best teams in the world. He is very good. He plays football that he likes Scaloni. Will there be a finalissima between Spain and Argentina Before the 2026 World Cup, in the month of March? It remains to be seen.
“What Messi decides will be fine”
After, Scaloni He referred to the doubts he opened Lionel Messi On his presence in the 2026 World Cup: “With Leo I did not talk about this situation of the World Cup. I only know what he has declared and I know that all this time is going to be taken peacefully, which is what he deserves. You have to leave it calm. What he decides will be fine.”
The Argentine coach also reflected on the closing match of the tie: “We are going to play against a selection that has long been doing things very well. Ecuador is one of the most important selections in South America and the world. He has good players and is a good test for us.”
At 7 years fresh from having started its cycle as DT of the Argentine National Team, the other Lionel He explained how success measures: “I do not know if I measure it. I do not think about that. If they give me to choose, it is always better to win in the way we like it. It is best to win as we win and achieve the identification of the public. It is played by the country, by the shirt and so that people feel identified.”
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About training against Ecuador, Scaloni He said: “We believe it is important to see other players in tomorrow’s game. The idea is to make some changes because I think those who play less deserve to have minutes on the court.” And there he confirmed that Nicolás Otamendi will be the captain and that “Lautaro Martínez will play.”
