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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI on MESSI’s absence: “We should play like a team”

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI took to the media following his team’s 4-0 win against Iraq.

The Argentina manager noted positives from his team in the win and spoke about the upcoming game against Brazil on Tuesday. Here’s what he had to say about the 4-0 victory:

“I look at the desire to win, to attack and to continue scoring goals. It was a good test.”

SCALONI noted that the players were “extremely tired” due to the travelling. In regards to the match on Tuesday, SCALONI expects a good one.

“We will compete and have a good match, there’s no doubt about that.”

He also mentioned that MESSI’s absence has obliged them to play like a team.

“I hope MESSI is in the future, he is the best player in the world. If he is not, we should try to play as a team, that is the idea, that we play as a team and we are difficult to beat.”

As for his future, SCALONI knows that a new coach is set to appointed in December.

“I am [in charge] now until November and then I am not. I hope these players can continue playing in the national team. I hope whoever comes, if he wants, can add these men with the other great players. The idea is that many of these guys, why not all, continue in the national team.”

Paulo DYBALA, Mauro ICARDI rumored to start for Argentina vs. Brazil

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Paulo DYBALA and Mauro ICARDI are both rumored to start for Argentina.

When Lionel SCALONI’s team take to the pitch in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday against Brazil, they could be lead by a pretty formidable front line. Paulo DYBALA of Juventus, Mauro ICARDI of Inter and Atletico Madrid’s Angel CORREA are rumored to start.

Sergio ROMERO would remain the captain and starting goalkeeper but there could be some changes from the team which got a 4-0 win against Iraq. Here is the rumored eleven against Brazil:

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

 

Argentina defeat Iraq 4-0, goals from Lautaro MARTINEZ, Roberto PEREYRA, more

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Argentina picked up a 4-0 win against Iraq in Saudi Arabia with goals coming from four different players.

The first half saw Argentina score relatively early with Inter striker Lautaro MARTINEZ opening the scoring. A cross sent in by Marcos ACUNA saw MARTINEZ head the ball for his first goal for Argentina.

The second goal came early in the second half when Watford man Rodrigo PEREYRA got his first international goal as well. A lovely setup by Paulo DYBALA, who played the ball in to PEREYRA and his effort beat the goalkeeper.

Goal number three came from German PEZZELLA, a close ranger header in the 82nd minute made it 3-0, once more, his first goal for Argentina.

Late in injury time, Franco CERVI drove through the Iraqi back line and scored. That was also his first goal for Argentina.

These were the substitutions made by coach Lionel SCALONI:

Giovanni SIMEONE came on for Lautaro MARTINEZ.
Franco CERVI for Leandro PAREDES.
Walter KANNEMANN for Fabricio BUSTOS.

Argentina vs. Iraq – Match Thread as Paulo DYBALA, Sergio ROMERO start

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Argentina against Iraq is in a few hous and we have some exciting names starting for Lionel SCALONI’s team.

Veteran of the Argentina team Sergio ROMERO will captain the side in Saudi Arabia with a young attack. Only Maxi MEZA and Paulo DYBALA from the World Cup team will start against Iraq. As confirmed by SCALONI on Wednesday, here’s the starting eleven:

ROMERO; BUSTOS, PEZZELLA, FUNES MORI, ACUNA; PAREDES, MEZA, VAZQUEZ; DYBALA, Lautaro MARTINEZ, DE PAUL.

Rodrigo DE PAUL will receive his first ever cap for his country as he joins Paulo DYBALA and Lautaro MARTINEZ in the attack.

Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI: “In football, nothing is simple”

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Argentina coach Lionel SCALONI gave a press conference ahead of his team’s match against Iraq in Saudi Arabia.

Lionel SCALONI will be looking for his second victory in charge of the Argentina national team and will hope for a third a few days later against Brazil. However, the Argentina coach is cautious about the two matches. Speaking a press conference, here’s what he had to say:

“Today, in football, there’s nothing simple. Surely Iraq will be a complicated opponent but we will try to do things well. I thanked the players for being in the national team. I am very comfortable and thankful.

“We have to play and win tomorrow. It’s the best way to enjoy the next match. I don’t know if we will play the same 11 in the next match but tomorrow, it’ll be the one’s who I think are the best.”

As we reported on Wednesday, SCALONI confirmed the eleven which will start on Thursday:

“The team for tomorrow is confirmed: ROMERO, BUSTOS, PEZZELLA, FUNES MORI, ACUNA, PAREDES, MEZA, VAZQUEZ, DYBALA, MARTINEZ and DE PAUL.”

SCALONI was also asked about the match against Brazil:

“First, we have to play this match. It’s special. It’s the eternal rival but there is still time. I don’t want to get to that match with a bad taste in my mouth.”

In regards to the condition of some of the players:

“We don’t want players in bad conditions to come. We don’t want players that aren’t one hundred percent.”

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