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Argentina thrash Nicaragua 5-1, Lionel MESSI, Lautaro MARTINEZ score twice

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Argentina absolutely thrashed Nicaragua 5-1 with Lionel MESSI and Lautaro MARTINEZ each scoring twice and Roberto PEREYRA adding the other.

The first half saw Giovani LO CELSO playing in a lovely chip ball over everyone to MESSI but the latter’s first time effort missed the goal. Lionel MESSI didn’t have to wait too long after to score his first of the match. A vintage MESSI goal where he runs across the Nicaraguan backline opened the scoring.

MESSI’s second goal was much easier as LO CELSO once more played a short pass into AGUERO who took a shot which was parried away by the goalkeeper but the ball landed in front of the Argentina captain who scored to double the lead.

At half time, Lionel MESSI was substituted off as Paulo DYBALA was brought in. AGUERO was taken off as well with Lautaro MARTINEZ coming into the game.

Lautaro made it 3-0 in the 63rd minute as the ball fell to him inside the penalty area following a corner kick and his shot passed through everyone and into the net. Less than 10 minutes after that, the ball once more fell to Lautaro inside the area and his shot made it 4-0 for Argentina.

Roberto PEREYRA makes it 5-0 as Rodrigo DE PAUL gets the ball out wide and he crosses it and it lands to PEREYRA who scores.

Nicaragua were awarded a penalty kick in injury time and an unstoppable shot into the top corner of the net was the consolation goal for them.

The other substituons were Nicolas TAGLIAFICO for Guido RODRIGUEZ, Roberto PEREYRA for Matias SUAREZ, Rodrigo DE PAUL for Marcos ACUNA and Ramiro FUNES MORI for Juan FOYTH.

Argentina vs. Nicaragua match thread

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI confirmed the starting eleven as the team will look to do well before they fly to Brazil for the Copa America.

Lionel SCALONI has decided to go with goalkeeper Franci ARMANI and an attack of Lionel MESSI, Sergio AGÜERO and Matias SUAREZ. Here’s the starting eleven:

ARMANI; SARAVIA, FOYTH, OTAMENDI, ACUŇA; LO CELSO, Guido RODRIGUEZ, PAREDES; AGÜERO, MESSI, SUAREZ

Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI: “We know that up front, we have pure dynamite”

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI held a press conference on Thursday ahead of his team’s friendly against Nicaraguay in San Juan.

With it being the only game prior to Argentina’s opening match at the Copa America against Colombia, coach SCALONI will have a lot to think about in regards to his team. SCALONI confirmed the starting eleven in the press conference.

Speaking at the press conference, here’s what SCALONI had to say about the game.

“The players feel proud for having received the welcoming they did here in San Juan. It’s an important match for us, to see how the players respond when given a chance. We were able to work with most of the players over a few days, we can’t complain. We want a solid team, one we can identify with.

“We watched Nicaragua’s last two games. They are a difficult team. For us, it’s an important game.”

If he will make any changes to the team for the Copa America.

“I don’t believe we will have too many changes from here to the Copa America. The one’s that will play against Nicaragua will have the chance to show us what it means being a starter. The idea is to have the best Copa America possible and to compete at the highest level.”

In regards to the attack, SCALONI is convinced that things can go really well for the team.

“We know that up front, we have pure dynamite. Not only Leo but AGUERO and Lautaro. Players who can score a lot of goals. For that reason, if we are solid, we will have a lot of chances. If we do well as a team in terms of performance and if MESSI does what he does every Sunday, surely things will go well for us.

“Being solid does not only mean defending. It means knowing what to do at all times, what’s going on in the match. They’ve understood that. They are smart, smarter than any other players.

“If we recover the ball, what I would like is to attack as quickly as possible. Most of all if we get the ball back in an attacking position. That’s what I told the players.”

About who will be the starting goalkeeper for Argentina at the Copa America:

“Tomorrow, ARMANI will play but I can’t guarantee that he will be the starting goalkeeper for the Copa America.”

The coach even spoke about GUIDO RODRIGUEZ and the injury to Exequiel PALACIOS which meant he would miss the Copa America.

“Guido (RODRIGUEZ) is a very interesting player. What happened with PALACIOS was very difficult for us.”

If he has set in stone a formation:

“I’ll never fully commit to one system or with the positions. Today, I’m doing well. We will see on Friday if I’m still well, ha. I know the weight of being an Argentina national team coach but I always have my feet on the ground. I’ve had the same values since I was a kid.

“These players were born to win, to compete at these levels. Making make them understand what it means to wear this shirt is the easy part, they already know all of that.”

Argentina line-up confirmed against Nicaragua, MESSI, AGÜERO, SUAREZ start

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Argentina national team coach Lionel SCALONI confirmed his team’s starting eleven against Nicaragua for the game on Friday.

Speaking at a press conference, coach SCALONI stated that the attack for Friday’s game woukd be lead by Lionel MESSI, Sergio AGÜERO and Matias SUAREZ. Here’s the starting eleven:

ARMANI; SARAVIA, FOYTH, OTAMENDI, ACUŇA; LO CELSO, Guido RODRIGUEZ, PAREDES; AGÜERO, MESSI, SUAREZ

Sergio AGÜERO: “Argentina are always candidates in every competition”

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Sergio AGÜERO was interviewed by Fox Sports Argentina, where he discussed the national team, the Copa America, himself, Lionel MESSI and more.

AGÜERO wasn’t always called-up to the Argentina national team by coach Lionel SCALONI. As a matter of fact, his inclusion in the Copa America squad was the first in a SCALONI team.

Speaking in the interview, AGÜERO had this to say:

“The system will be different from how we were playing, I think Leo’s (SCALONI) system could work. If we have a good defensive base, we will be good. The most important thing is that they don’t score goals against us. Argentina are always candidates in every competition.”

In regards to not being called-up in the past to being called-up to the Copa America team:

“When I wasn’t being called-up, I had doubts about if I would be there (Copa America) or not. Leo called me in April to tell me that I would be called, I was very happy. I don’t know if it will be the last (tournament) or before last… We want to win something with the Argentina national team.”

AGUERO says that physically, he’s in good shape:

“Physically, I am very good. I didn’t suffer any muscle injuries during the season as I did in previous years.”

On the pressure on Argentina to win:

“We know that there’s a lot of pressure on Argentina. The smallest mistake and you are eliminated because it’s a short tournament. With the national team, you can’t afford to have a bad match. I’ll try to do the same as I do with City.”

The pressure that is on captain Lionel MESSI’s shoulders:

“I know Leo and when he’s angry, he says things which he later regrets. But when he comes here, he is happy and he’ll never stop trying.

“I’m more anxious to be a champion for MESSI than for me. Hopefully one day, it happens. It’s his dream and everyone’s dream. I put myself in his place and I want to try and do my best for him to lift the Copa America.

“It’s been a long time that he comes here and he suffers. I also suffer. We know what he can bring and the rest have to be mentally prepared not to fail.”

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