Scaloni: “It is appreciated that Muniain came to play in Argentina”

Argentina plays against Colombia at the Barranquilla complex, for the South American Qualifiers. It’s this Tuesday, from 10:30 pm It’s a captivating match of the national team. This is the rerun of the last Copa América final. That’s it Lionel Scalonitalking about that seductive encounter coming up. However, at one point, in the press conference before leaving for Colombian land, heand Iker Muniain, the new reinforcement of San Lorenzo, and took over the scene…

The Argentine coach was asked about the former Athletic’s arrival in Argentine football and he replied: “I don’t know if I was surprised. It is true that he is a good player, he is current. Purify It will give San Lorenzo a lot. He was always a different football player. From what I understand, he is passionate about Argentine football.”

Scaloni completes: “I hope it goes well and it opens doors for other kids who want to come. It seems good to me that not only did we go there (to Europe) but they went here. It is good for him to do well and for him to have a good image of our football. Today, it is appreciated that he came to play in Argentina.

The Finalissima against Spain

He also talks about the Finalissima against Spain: “Next year it will be difficult to play, especially because of their dates, when they play the Qualifiers. I don’t see it as feasible unless space is found, but in that case should happen between games and i don’t see it. It’s too far. That’s not on my mind right now. “Let’s see what happens.”

Losing Messi

There is room for Lionel Messiabsent from this double date of the Playoffs due to injury. there Scaloni points out: “We hope so Messi may be on the next list. “It will be in two weeks when we have to give it to him for the next games and then we will see if he is fit.”

And he talks about what his loss represents: “It’s difficult for a team that doesn’t rely on Leo. Because he is a unique player. The good thing about this team is that we have an idea of ​​the game, no matter what’s on the field. The performers may be different, but they all perform the same thing. This is obvious Without Leo, we’re still the same, but without the last bond he had.”

Get to know Scaloni that against Colombia “there might be some changes.” Nicolás González and Alexis McAllister They have some muscle discomfort. The last training is this Monday in Barranquilla. There you will find more details, but the coach will still try to hide the formation at the last minute.