Emiliano Martínez has now kept 24 clean sheets with the Argentina national team.
Martínez started for Argentina in their 1-0 win vs. Ecuador and has now reached 24 clean sheets in his 38 matches with Argentina, allowing only 15 goals. He made his Argentina national team debut just over three years ago and already has an impressive career.
The Argentine has won the World Cup, the Copa America and the Finalissima while also being named both the World Cup and Copa America best goalkeeper.
Lionel Scaloni has stated that the Argentina Copa America list will be announced after the match against Guatemala.
Scaloni has confirmed that he will wait until after the match against Guatemala on Friday to announce the team for the Copa America. The coach spoke to the media after Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Ecuador where he commented on not risking Lionel Messi and some players for the match. He also spoke about the Copa America list and when it will be announced. Here is what he had to say:
“In principle, the list, we will give it, we will wait for after the match in Washington.
“There are only a few days left to make the final list. We will do it based on what we believe is best for the National Team. It always hurts to leave guys out but in this case, we will do it thinking about what the team needs.”
Argentina national team coach Lionel Scaloni has stated that there was need to risk Messi.
Lionel Scaloni did not start Lionel Messi in Argentina’s 1-0 win vs. Ecuador. The Argentina national team coach spoke to the media after the win, discussing his reasoning not to start Messi. Here is what he had to say:
“There are times when there is no need to take risks, not only with Leo (Messi). Today, there are other players that didn’t play, like Otamendi. Di María had his minutes, Enzo came back after an operation.
“The idea is to take care of everyone a little and ensure that they arrive in optimal conditions. In some cases, like with Nahuel Molina, we didn’t want to risk it, because he is not 100% fit.”
Scaloni also spoke about the match. Here is what he had to say:
“I thought it was a good match on our part, and also on Ecuador’s part, very intense for being a friendly. We did what we had to do: try to dominate and handle the ball.”
About the players and the Argentina national team:
“These kids have it in their blood to compete every game. The beauty of this sport is that it always gives you the opportunity to show that you are still current or that you have to change.”
“This team showed that it always competes in any circumstance.”
Leandro Paredes spoke about his fitness and getting to the Argentina national team.
Paredes was back in the starting eleven for Argentina in their 1-0 win vs. Ecuador and played alongside Rodrigo De Paul and Gio Lo Celso. The Argentine spoke to the media after the game. Here is what he had to say:
“I feel very good physically and football wise. Getting to the national team this team makes me very happy. I always prepare myself to be able to give more.”
Rodrigo De Paul spoke about the match vs. Ecuador and preparing for the 2024 Copa America.
De Paul started for Argentina in their 1-0 win vs. Ecuador on Sunday. The Argentine is an undisputed starter for the national team and is taking part in his third Copa America. Speaking to the media after the win, here is what he had to say about the match:
“It is always difficult to face Ecuador and I think we played a great game. We know the demands and how these matches are played. We have to understand that there are moments to play and others to be intense.”
About the 2024 Copa America:
“This is the most beautiful part of preparing for the Copa America. You have to enjoy it because after that starts the pressure and the demands.”
