The coach of Argentina, Lionel Scaloniassured this Monday that this will be the decision of Leo Messi go or not to the next World Cup 2026, and if “the physical will bear him” he will be called up.
“Being at the next World Cup will be Leo’s decision, if his body can do it for me, he will be there,” the Argentine coach said in Coverciano, where he attended the refresher course for Italian coaches leading up to the gala of ‘Panchina d’Oro‘ (Banquillo de Oro), awarded Stefano Piolicoach of Milanas the best coach of the previous season.
“Behind our title there is a unity of intentions between the fans, the staff and the players, something that emotionally strengthens the sense of belonging in this unique shirt,” he explained.
“Having a player like Messi is an advantage”
“Then, having a player like Messi was, and is, obviously, an advantage. As a former teammate, training him is beautiful, I see how the other players look at him and follow him, he’s the best,” he added.
The coach also appreciates the time of some Argentine players playing in Serie A: “What I said about Messi is valid for Di María (Juventus Turin), as long as his body endures he will always be called up.”
“Lautaro Martínez is playing in a great team (Inter) where he is also the captain now and leading it. He has always been my favorite striker, he came to the World Cup with some problems but when we needed him he was always he’s there,” said del ‘Toro’.
“Simeone is always on our list”
scaloni did not summon Giovanni Simeone (Naples), although he acknowledged having him in high esteem: “He is always on our list, the thing is that Argentina has many forwards, but I appreciate him.”
Nico Gonzalez (Fiorentina) was going to be called up, but an untimely injury kept him off the final list. “It was hard for him, but also for us not being able to count on him because when he is at 100% he is a player who always makes a difference,” said the coach.
In addition, he appreciates the great season of a Naples pointing to the ‘Scudetto’: “This is a team I really like, with a good coach who makes the difference, plays every game in a different way. I really like how they set up the games and that’s why they’re ready there, I hope they win the championship”.
Former player of lazio and Atalanta, scaloni he wants both teams to achieve the goal of entering the European positions at the end of the season, in a match where they are also fighting hard Milan and Rome. “My wish is that both -Lazio and Atalanta- reach their goal, I love them both: both Lazio, with Sarri, and Atalanta, with Gasperini, have their own idea of the game”, he judged.
Source: La Verdad
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