Lionel Scaloni has put the rumors concerning his journey with the Argentina National Team to rest. The 46-year-old was adamant about continuing at the helm of the national team before the start of the upcoming Copa America in the USA. “Today I am here with all my energy, which, to be honest, was not the case in November. As long as the president of the AFA wants me to be here, I will be here”, were the words of Scaloni who is determined to lead his side to a successive continental triumph.
Ever since Argentina’s friendly fixture against Brazil last year, Scaloni’s future has been a big talking point. The coach was reportedly exhausted by the burden associated with coaching one of the most successful national sides. Argentinian supporters will be relieved to see him still committed to his job, considering the success and glory Scaloni has brought to the great soccer nation in recent years.
Paulo Dybala omitted from Lionel Scaloni’s Copa America squad
Lionel Scaloni in the past weeks announced his provisional squad for the Copa America. His decision to exclude star player Paulo Dybala from the team has provoked several debates.
Scaloni, however, explained his decision, “Given the circumstances and the fact that we had problems in some positions, we decided not to include him.” The call comes as a huge shock to the soccer world who were expecting to witness the genius of Dybala in the tournament.
Paulo Dybala has endured an inconsistent season at Roma. Although there are no questions regarding his performances when he is on the pitch, his injury woes have once again prevented him from playing a full season. The former Juventus man featured in just 28 league appearances, scoring 13 goals. Dybala has battled fitness issues throughout his career and looks to have lost his place on the national team due to them.
Lionel Scaloni still the right man to lead Argentina
Argentina was in dire need of inspiration and hope when Lionel Scaloni took charge in 2018. Five years later, the South American nation has lifted the FIFA World Cup, a Copa America title as well as the Finalissima trophy. This spell has proven to be one of the greatest in the national team’s history, allowing Scaloni’s name to be etched in the history books.
The players have formed a special bond with their coach, which will be a challenging task to replicate for any other manager. Above all, Scaloni has the faith of Lionel Messi, which on its own is a big factor in favor of the 46-year-old. Scaloni has managed to find a tactical formula to suit his team’s strengths which has translated to accolades and silverware.