Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni gave his thoughts on the team’s performance in their last two games following the 6-1 win vs. Ecuador.
Lionel Scaloni was full of positive things to say about his team. Speaking to the media after the match, here’s what he had to say:
“It was a positive tour. We got what we wanted which was that the kids get some minutes and for them to be able to show that they could be here. I’m excited because of the way they understand what it means to play with this shirt.
“There are five or six players which are the base of my team. They don’t need to play as much anymore because they’ve shown and have given us so much. After that, you could win or lose because the best team doesn’t always win. No one is unbeatable but this is a national team that will be difficult to beat.”
With six different goal scorers, Argentina won 6-1 vs. Ecuador.
Three goals coming in the first half, Lionel Scaloni’s team were on fire with Marcos Acuna providing the quality. Acuna, who came on as a substitute vs. Germany, was involved in all three goals.
Argentina were awarded a corner kick and it was Marcos Acuna who sent in the cross which found Lucas Alario’s head. The striker headed it into the net to give Argentina the 1-0 lead.
Assist number two came shortly after. Another cross into the penalty area was blocked by Ecuadorian John Espinoza and it was an own goal for Argentina’s second of the match.
The third once more started from the left side as an Acuna low pass was sent in Lautaro Martinez’s direction but the Argentine was tripped and the referee awarded a penalty kick. Lautaro and Leandro Paredes exchanged a few words and it was Paredes who took the penalty and converted Argentina’s third.
Two changes were made at half time as Paulo Dybala came on for Lautaro Martinez and Guido Rodriguez on for Leandro Paredes.
With minutes played in the second half, Ecuador were awarded a free kick and would convert off their chance. Agustin Marchesin should have probably done better but it was Angel Mena who pulled one back for his team.
Nicolas Dominguez was brought in for goal scorer Lucas Alario.
Paulo Dybala would provide an assist. Argentina were awarded a free kick and it was taken by Dybala who sent in a cross which found captain German Pezzella who headed it for Argentina’s fourth of the game.
Matias Vargas was substituted in for Nicolas Gonzalez, Renzo Saravia for Juan Foyth and Leonardo Balerdi for German Pezzella.
A fifth goal would be scored as Nicolas Dominguez would fire in a low shot from outside of the penalty area for his first for Argentina.
Lucas Ocampos would make it 6-1 and get his second goal in two matches. Vargas would shoot but the goalkeeper would block it and Ocampos would get to the rebound, scoring off a difficult angle.
Dybala Bate falta perfeitamente e Pezzella Faz o 4 gol da Argentina contra o Ecuador
Argentina plays vs. Ecuador in their second and final game of the month.
Lionel Scaloni confirmed the starting eleven at a press conference on Saturday and it’s Lautaro Martinez and Lucas Alario in attack. Here is the starting line-up:
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni gave a press conference where he spoke about a number of players, two of which were Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero.
While confirming the starting eleven, Scaloni praised a few players, three of which will start on Sunday. Here’s what he had to say:
“I want to see Lucas Ocampos more. To me, he’s a very interesting player. We are happy with Agustin Marchesin, he’s a great goalkeeper.
“We have been watching Nicolas Gonzalez since he’s been with the Argentina U23 team. He’s an interesting player.
In regards to the team:
“The idea is to play with attacking players. With players that get to the penalty area.”
“We believe that this is the right way. We take decisions thinking about what is best for the team.”
Lionel Scaloni had this to say about Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero:
“Messi is not here due to suspension. Sergio Aguero is not here because he’s been carrying a problem and has not been training 100% with his club. Surely both will be here next month.”
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed the team’s starting eleven vs. Ecuador on Sunday.
Lautaro Martinez will start up front alongside the two goal scorers from the last match, Lucas Alario and Lucas Ocampos. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin keeps his spot. Here’s the starting eleven:
