Scaloni: “We thought Lautaro would have one and he would put it in”

Play Lionel Scaloni. Of course the coach of Argentina is also playing. Make decisions and help choose. Changing bands to Angel Di Maria and thus the albiceleste balances the match, which began with Colombian superiority. Then, he replaced the injured Lionel Messi and the chosen one, Nicolás González, hid the lack of genius with a total display. And in added time, three changes worth a goal and another star…

Extra time has just started. The 96th minute passed and Scaloni sent Lautaro Martínez, Giovani Lo Celso and Leandro Paredes to the field. Outside of Julián Alvarez, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister. And moments later, a great save from Paredes, an assist from Lo Celso and a great finish from Lautaro…

What did Scaloni say? “The changes were designed because we believe that the team will improve and that we will give another point. We want the team to have another tool. And we thought that Lautaro would have one and put it, We talked about it on the bench. And his goal was deserved because he suffered from being left out of the team even though he was the scorer. “I thank everyone.”

Afterwards, the coach said: “The team does not stop surprising, they will come back in difficult situations, against a difficult opponent. In the second half we improved and deserved to win. And in overtime, always give plus the team. I appreciate how it is given. It’s great to see this team play.” He continued: “I’m very happy because people have a moment of happiness. “That’s what we play, to make people happy, to get to know the team.”

Of course, Scaloni left a reflection about Angel Di María and his farewell: “Angel played amazing games, but today is one of the best. Because apart from playing well, he has a habit of pressing and run like 25. Di María is a legend because of how the story ended for him.

The Argentine coach also focused on Lionel Messi and his special final, with an exit due to injury: “Leo is the best in history and wants to continue playing, he was born to be on the field. He didn’t want to go out because he didn’t want to leave his companions stranded, because he knew that many of his companions had swollen ankles. He didn’t want to go out because he didn’t want to let his teammates down. Like that. And I like the players.

Today there will be a Finalissima between Argentina and Spain. That’s a theme for Scaloni. And this is what he approached: “My family is here and the joy is double. Spain won and Argentina won. Part of my family is Spanish and I am happy for Spain’s success. I have a special connection with the country, I live there and I know the coach. If Finalissima is to be played, it will be a problem because my family is divided. It would be good if we were against Spain. “It will be a very good match between two teams that are in a good moment right now, setting a different way of playing than others.”