While waiting if Lionel Messiwill be a starter against Argentina in the quarter-final match, Ecuador’s coach, Felix Sanchezspoke at a press conference with praise for the team Lionel Scaloni.
“He has built something that has made history with the players and their work as a team. As a spectator, it is a pleasure to watch him play and it is obviously an honour to be able to play against a team of that level.”
“It is a match that can be history for the country (Ecuador)
Felix Sanchez
The former Qatar coach also said that the possible absence of Lionel Messi will not change Argentina’s formation. “He is a player who makes the difference today, but we have played against them without him and the game model has not changed.”
On the other hand, he said that the match against the Argentines will be important for his players and for Ecuador. “It is a match that could be history for the country.”
Messi trains with Argentina, but his starting position against Ecuador remains in doubt
Scaloni hopes for Messi
On the other hand, Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, acknowledged the importance of Messi on the field for his team and that is why they will wait until the last moment to see if he plays as a starter.
“It has an impact if Leo doesn’t play. That’s the reality for everyone, not just me. Our intention is for him to be there, but if he’s not, we’ll look for the best option for the team,” he concluded.
As you may recall, both teams open the quarter-final phase where Argentina will seek the second championship after the title won in 2021. The match will be played tomorrow at 3 am
2024-07-04 11:01:09
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