Lionel Scaloni, coach of the Argentina national team, confirmed that they are familiar with the Saudi national team and that they have outstanding technical capabilities. It will be a difficult team, apart from its first match in the tournament and the first match is always difficult.
“It’s hard to predict the course or the outcome of a match and all I can expect is that it will be interesting no matter the result,” Scaloni said yesterday at a press conference for his country’s friendly match. against the UAE.
He spoke about the friendship between him and his compatriot Rodolfo Arvabarina, coach of the UAE national team, saying: “Arvabarina is a friend and we look forward to a fruitful confrontation between the two teams.”
Regarding the absence of some names in the list of the Argentina national team for the 2022 World Cup, he explained: “The list of players is limited to 26 players, and I put the interests of the national team first, and not all names can be included in the list. World Cup final list.
He continued: “Sometimes the choice is difficult, but participation and technical level are two important criteria, and our team as a whole excels when we have the ball.”
And about his relationship with the first star of the Argentina national team, Lionel Messi, the coach said: “Messi is an outstanding player, he is ready to participate in the World Cup, and my relationship with him is very strong, but stronger than anyone can. introduce.”
He added: “I’m grateful for what he said about me and I’m glad he’s back in the national team, he’s a legend and the whole world is happy with his presence at the World Cup.”
