The Argentine soccer coach, Lionel Scaloni, stated this Tuesday that he considers continuing in his position, after the historic victory against Brazil (1-0), at the Maracaná, in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Cup.
“Now I have to stop the ball and let myself think. I have a lot to think about right now, because this team needs someone with all the positive energies,” said Scaloni, the coach who led Argentina to triumphs in the 2022 World Cup and in the Copa América 2021.
The Argentine coach made these statements, unexpectedly, at the end of the clash with the Brazilians, decided by Benfica’s Otamendi, with a goal scored in the 63rd minute.
Scaloni added that his statements “are not goodbye,” but he reinforced that we must think, since “the bar is very high and it is very difficult to continue.”
The Argentine coach also said that he will speak with the president of the Argentine Federation (AFA) and with the players, whom he recalled having given “a lot” to the country.
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in December, almost a year ago, and closed Tuesday 2023 with nine victories, in 10 games, with the exception of the home defeat against Uruguay (0-2), which preceded the victory at the Maracaná. .
The world champions, who lead the South American qualification zone for the 2026 World Cup after six rounds, will not play again until 2024.
Source: TSF
