Lionel SCALONI is expected to be named as the Argentina coach until the Copa America.
Several reports are coming out that SCALONI will be offered a contract until next year’s Copa America. Per the reports, it appears as though the AFA will proceed with SCALONI and there are also chances that he managed the U20 team at the Sudamericano next year. Pablo AIMAR would likely remain on his coaching staff.
Argentina legend Gabriel BATISTUTA has come out and spoken about Mauro ICARDI.
After finally scoring his first goal for Argentina, Mauro ICARDI has now received the backing of former Fiorentina and Argentina man Gabriel BATISTUTA. Speaking with Metro 95.1, here’s what the legendary striker had to say:
“I heard him and it appears to me that he’s excited. That he’s doing well is good.
“Argentina are good. Until the World Cup, there was HIGUAIN, who deserved to play for his experience and not because he was less than ICARDI. Now, his time has passed and it’s Mauro’s time. I think we are good there. I like that he scored, it’s liberating.”
Per a report, Lionel MESSI will come back to the Argentina National Team in March of next year.
According to HernanSCastillo of TNT Sports, MESSI will return for the friendly matches that month.
Mauro ICARDI has finally scored his first goal for Argentina and has given his thoughts on the team.
Following Argentina’s 2-0 win against Mexico, the Inter striker gave his opinion on the team, the past and Lionel MESSI. Here’s what he had to say:
“In this new step, we feel very comfortable, very good. With everyone in the coaching staff. Leo (SCALONI) has formed something very beautiful. I’ve lived the Argentina national team before and there wasn’t as much companionship, as much friendship.
“When I would come here, I didn’t feel what I felt today. Now, there are many young people and before there was a lot of experience. Now, there’s a lot that start from the very bottom and it’s a plus that we have gotten to know each other in these six matches.”
ICARDI also spoke about the past generation which had reached three finals.
“Everyone wants the best for the Argentina national team. Representing our country is the most beautiful thing there is. Now, we are all young players looking to bring some joy to the Argentina team. Now, the pressure of our old team mates which made three finals is off our shoulders.”
And finally, ICARDI talked about Lionel MESSI.
“We wait for Leo, he is the best player in the world. Everyone wants a player like him. Hopefully in the next call-up he be here and at the Copa America.”
A goal in each half, the first by Inter’s Mauro ICARDI and the second by Paulo DYBALA.
Both players had yet to score for Argentina heading into the match but the two broke their duck and managed to each get their debut Argentina international goal. A 2-0 win for Lionel SCALONI’s team against Mexico means that they finish the year off in style.
ICARDI scored in the first minute, a lovely pass by Tottenham’s Erik LAMELA sent the Argentina man inside the area, he cut inside, beat the defender and scored.
#SelecciónMayor Así convirtió Mauro Icardi su primer gol con la Mayor. pic.twitter.com/cjVNBwUUM3
— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) November 21, 2018
DYBALA’s goal came near the end of the second half, Gio SIMEONE with a pass in to an unmarkwd Paulo DYBALA and he made no mistake in scoring.
#SelecciónMayor Conduce @simeonegiovanni y define la Joya. Primer gol de @PauDybala_JR con la Celeste y Blanca 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/HHEcFU5bP3
— Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) November 21, 2018
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