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Giovani Lo Celso on Argentina draw vs. Chile: “We deserved a bit more”

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Argentina and Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso spoke about the team’s performance following the 0-0 draw vs. Chile.

Giovani Lo Celso, who is lucky to have escaped a serious injury following a bad tackle, thought that Argentina deserved a bit more from the match. Speaking after the game, here’s what he had to say:

“We deserved a bit more. We had a lot of chances to convert but it wasn’t to be. Mine was just a hit, nothing to worry about.

“We had a good game, generally speaking. The first half was where we had the most chances. We created some good opportunities with a lot of people in attack.

“I’d like to congratulate the team for their effort against a tough opponent, we were up to their level.”

Argentina draw 0-0 vs. Chile in Los Angeles friendly game

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Argentina drew 0-0 against Chile in their friendly game in Los Angeles.

A match with much less significance than their previous encounter in July at the Copa America, Lionel Scaloni put out a very experimental side as the two teams played to a stalemate.

Lionel Scaloni’s team may have created the most chances with the first real opportunity falling to Paulo Dybala. The Juventus player received the ball as he passed it to Gio Lo Celso. The Tottenham man played in Lautaro Martinez who pulled it back to Dybala but his effort on goal was saved by goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

Gio Lo Celso had the second chance of the night. A lovely ball crossed it fell to Lo Celso but his volley was also saved by the Chile goalkeeper.

Goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin had a save in the first half for Argentina. Charles Aranguiz’s shot was parried away by Marchesin.

In the second half, Gio Lo Celso was lucky not to be severely injured. Charles Aranguiz escaped what was a red card challenge following a stomp on Lo Celso.

The second half saw Chile get an opportunity. The chance fell to Cesar Pinares but his shot hit the crossbar.

Scaloni’s team will play Mexico on Tuesday in their second friendly game of September.

 

Marcos Rojo: “I’ll try to leave Manchester United” as he wants to play for Argentina

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Marcos Rojo has stated that he is willing to leave Manchester United if he doesn’t get playing time to get selected for Argentina.

The Argentina and Manchester United defender has come out and stated his intentions on wanting to play for the national team. Speaking with TyC Sports, Rojo commented on his situation with his club as well as Lionel Messi’s comments from the Copa America.

“Scaloni told me that he was happy because I played during pre-season, he saw me doing well and that’s why I was called-up but I have to play. I know that to be in the Argentina national team, you have to continue to play for your club and when you play, you have to do well.

“It costs to leave a club so big but I think of my career and of wanting to be in the Argentina national team. I’ll continue to fight until January and if I’m not picked, I will try to leave (Manchester United) because the World Cup qualifiers are coming as well as the Copa America and I don’t want to watch that again from home.”

Rojo defended Lionel Messi in regards to the comments he made at the Copa America.

“Messi dropped some big bombs. I know that he gets hot about it because he would always show it in the matches but he never let it show. He’s good as a leader, be it on or off the pitch, he showed it.”

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni press conference before Chile friendly game

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Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni gave a press conference before his team’s friendly game vs. Chile.

The Argentina coach was recently named as long term coach of the Argentina national team as initially he was only named as interim manager. Scaloni spoke about it all in his press conference. Here is what he had to say:

“I am happy and I have the responsibility of coaching a group of world class level.

“The feelings are the same as last year before the game against Guatemala (which was his first match as interim coach). I’m happy and with support. Hopefully we can do things the best possible way.”

In regards to him being confirmed as coach:

“The sooner we would have known, the better. More than anything, to plan for the future which is the World Cup qualifiers and the Copa America. Luckily, the decision was made before December and for use it is welcomed.”

Scaloni also spoke about the game vs. Chile:

“In recent times, it has turned into a clasico. It was the last opponent we had in Brazil and it’s always complicated. We hope to put on a good spectacle but most of all, to leave with good feelings.”

 

 

Argentina coach Scaloni: “Pavon is a player we are following”

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Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni spoke about Cristian Pavon and his chances of being with the national team.

Cristian Pavon is no stranger to the Argentina team. He was part of the 2018 World Cup squad and even started a knockout game. However, since then, he has been in and out of the team.

Currently at LA Galaxy, Pavon is managed by Guillermo Barros Schelotto, who was his previous coach at Boca Juniors. Scaloni, who was also part of the 2018 World Cup coaching staff, is also familiar with Pavon.

Speaking to the media at a press conference before Argentina’s match vs. Chile, here’s what he had to say:

“We are following Pavon and hopefully we can have him in the future. He is a player we are following, he’s very interesting and has chatacteristics we don’t have. I wish him the best and hopefully he can be with us in the future.”

“The coach he has now knows him and could bring out his strengths to make him grow. He knows very well what he can give.”

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