"I don't think I will continue in the National Team": Javier Mascherano analyzes his resignation after the elimination in the South American U-20

After the

lost to Colombia 1-0 and was eliminated in the South American group stage, thus missing the World Cup that will be held in Indonesia between May and June,

confirmed that he is analyzing his resignation as technical director .

"How is this going?", they asked him after the defeat.

So, he launched an

: "No, no. The truth is that there is not much to think about. More than anything, thank you all. The president for the opportunity and the clubs because they always gave us the players, although we bothered them a lot throughout the year".

Immediately afterwards, they asked him if he would continue to lead the Selection.

Without turning around, he responded forcefully: "

so."

And he continued: "The best thing is to return to Argentina and be calm.

because it is not easy to give it to you."

Regarding his resignation, he assured that it is something that he will discuss with the president of the AFA, Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, when he returns to the country.

"Surely I will speak because I have a spectacular relationship." 

On the other hand, he launched a strong self-criticism: "

.

. There is not much to say."

"First of all, I'm sorry for the boys, for not having been able to help them. It's an incredible generation of footballers. It's clear that the one who has failed here is me, in being able to transmit to them the confidence and tranquility to be able to play as they know, as I They showed it throughout the process," he lamented. 

Finally, he closed: "Football is this, the reality is that today, beyond how hard the game was, at least I am left with the peace of mind that we saw a little of everything we were doing during the process" . 

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