07/05/2021 8:56 PM
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Updated 07/05/2021 20:59
There was no confirmation from Lionel Scaloni.
The National Team coach spoke before the semi-final on Tuesday against Colombia, but warned that he will wait to finish defining the eleven who will go out to the Mané Garrincha field of play starting at 22. Anyway, he gave some certainties such as that Cristian Romero will not arrive.
And he kept the biggest unknown undisclosed:
who will be the five: Leandro Paredes or Guido Rodríguez?
"The team is not confirmed yet. We did the last practice and there are some tired players, with some discomfort. In any case it will not differ much from the last game. The idea is the same," said Scaloni, who traveled directly from Brasilia airport to the field before going through the hotel.
The 43-year-old coach warned that Romero continues to evolve, but it will be difficult for him to play
: "If we do not have a full guarantee, we are not going to risk it."
And he added: "Surely, Germán (Pezzella) plays".
Thus, the defense would not suffer variations.
And the only doubt rests on the central circle.
Scaloni said at a press conference that Romero will not play against Colombia.
Photo: @Argentina
On this, Scaloni said: "I cannot confirm who will start. Even Paredes and Rodríguez can play together. I am happy with the performance of the two. Anyone who plays can do well."
That, then, would be the only position without an owner yet for this decisive duel.
The probable team is with Emiliano Martínez;
Nahuel Molina, Pezzella, Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico;
Rodrigo De Paul, Paredes or Rodríguez, Giovani Lo Celso, Nicolás González;
Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez.
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We want to reach the final. The hunger of these players is evident
, we have been focused for almost two months and we are all with a barbaric illusion. The minimum objective was met, which was to play all six games, and now we are going to the final" , the DT born in Pujato was enthusiastic. More: "It would be a huge joy, not only for me, but for the players and the people who need it. It is what we all yearn for."
Scaloni had words of praise for those directed.
"If I speak as a fan and an Argentine, I am totally convinced that these guys are going to give their best to be in the final. They leave the flag and the shirt well standing and that in the end people value it. They do not give a ball for lost or a game over, from there we build what we are doing so far, "he remarked.
"Maturity," Scalon continued, "is not only because of age, but also because of assimilating the moments. This group has been coping in the best way and games do not weigh on them. When they have to play, they play; when they have to work, they work; and when he has to close matches, he closes them. "
He highlighted the work and level of Rodrigo De Paul, who against Ecuador scored his first goal in the National Team and referred to Colombia, the rival: "He has hierarchical players, most are offensive and his coach has that mark so I don't think That it changes a lot in what it has been doing. It is a very difficult team. In 90 minutes a lot is decided ".
Beyond showing "satisfied" to meet the goal of playing every game, Scaloni made it clear what Argentina will be looking for this Tuesday: "We always want more and we are going for the final."
