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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI on his team: “They put in an incredible effort”

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI is very proud of his team, despite the 1-0 loss to Brazil.

SCALONI has stated that while it hurts to lose in the way the team did, he’s very happy for the team. Here’s what he had to say after the match.

“The result is secondary but it hurts to lose like that. The match that these guy had, it was very exciting. They put in an incredible effort. They went toe to toe against a team which has worked together a lot longer than we did.

“I’m extremely excited and happy for the work the kids put in. Doing what we did today, we’re going to war with the whole world.”

Argentina lose 1-0 to Brazil due to late injury time goal

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Lionel SCALONI’s record now has a loss, as his team fell 1-0 against eternal rivals Brazil.

Two wins, one draw and one loss is now the record for SCALONI as coach of the Argentina national team. A late MIRANDA goal as the Brazilian defender was left completely unmarked and headed past Sergio ROMERO. Despite Brazil fielding what is arguably their strongest XI, SCALONI put out what is still an inexperienced line-up but a positive display from his back line is something which should leave any Argentina fan happy, despite the defeat.

Renzo SARAVIA kept shutting down any Brazilian threat down his side while Nicols OTAMENDI and German PEZZELLA formed a formidable partnership. As for Nicolas TAGLIAFICO, he continues to make that left back position his.

Giovani LO CELSO came closest to score several times while Paulo DYBALA and Mauro ICARDI didn’t show much threat moving forward. Leandro PAREDES showed positive signs and grew as the match went on while Rodrigo BATTAGLIA looked out of his element at times.

November’s friendly matches will bring only one opponent, Mexico, as the two nations will play twice in Argentina.

Argentina vs. Brazil match thread – DYBALA, ICARDI, CORREA start

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Argentina’s starting eleven is confirmed for the match against Brazil and it’s an attack of Paulo DYBALA, Mauro ICARDI and Angel CORREA.

Coach Lionel SCALONI confirmed 10 of the 11 players on Monday during a press conference. The only question was if it would be Angel CORREA or Lautaro MARTINEZ starting for Argentina. The Atletico Madrid players gets the start.

The Argentina starting eleven against Brazil.

ROMERO; SARAVIA, PEZZELLA, OTAMENDI, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, LO CELSO; DYBALA, ICARDI, CORREA

 

Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI confirms starting XI, DYBALA, ICARDI start

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI has confirmed the starting XI which will start against Brazil.

SCALONI has confirmed that both Paulo DYBALA and Mauro ICARDI will start for Argentina. The only doubt is between Angel CORREA and Lautaro MARTINEZ. Speaking at a press conference, here was the team SCALONI confirmed:

ROMERO; SARAVIA, OTAMENDI, PEZZELLA, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, DYBALA, LO CELSO; ICARDI, CORREA or Lautaro MARTINEZ.

 

Paulo DYBALA to be benched, Mauro ICARDI to start for Argentina

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Paulo DYBALA is expected to start on the bench for Argentina when they play Brazil on Tuesday.

There appears to be a change of plans done by coach Lionel SCALONI. According to several reports, Eduardo SALVIO will replace Paulo DYBALA in the starting eleven. Here’s the rumored eleven:

ROMERO; SARAVIA, PEZZELLA, OTAMENDI, TAGLIAFICO; PAREDES, BATTAGLIA, LO CELSO; SALVIO, ICARDI, CORREA

As mentioned in a previous report, should the friendly match end in a draw, it would go to penalty kicks.