There are only a few hours left until the quarter-final match of the Copa America 2024, between Argentine National Team and its similar of Ecuador. In this context, Felix Sanchez Blas He analyzed the next rival and maintained that the Scaloneta’s game plan does not change even with the absence of Messi.
“We know that the team we are facing is of the highest level. Obviously, Lionel Messi is a difference-maker, the one who makes the biggest difference these days. We have played against them with him on the pitch and without him. I think the game model hasn’t changed too much, just the idea of the game. They have been with the same coach for a long time. They have managed to create a group and a very defined style of play, and obviously with slight nuances depending on who is there and who is not. We have to be prepared for any situation, whether he is on the pitch or not, and then adjust to try to prevent him from shining.” said the coach, who has been criticized in recent days for his approach on the field.
Sanchez Blas He assured that at this moment he is thinking about the game that can clearly change history for all Ecuadorians. “We have been out of the country for more than thirty days and my thoughts are only occupied with preparing, trying to help from my position so that the players can have a good performance, so that we go out to play a great match and give the people something to be happy about.”, he added.
Finally, the Spanish coach recalled the last incident that occurred between the two teams in what was the friendly match prior to the start of the continental tournament. “We know that we obviously cannot repeat the game we played against them in Chicago, because if we do, we know what can happen. We have analyzed this game and all the other games we have played against them,” he pointed out.
What Scaloni said about Lionel Messi
In this conversation with journalists, the coach of the national team was clear, keeping in mind the situation in which the team captain is involved. “I think it is fair to wait until the last moment, I will speak to him today. I wanted him to take his time, I have not yet had a chat with him to know what we are going to do tomorrow.”
When does Argentina play Ecuador in the Copa América?
The next challenge to be addressed the Albiceleste It will be next Thursday, July 4 at NRG Stadium in a clash where they will face their counterparts Ecuador. The match for this stage of the championship will begin at 10 p.m. (Argentine time).
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2024-07-04 01:38:16
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