The forward Lautaro Martínezauthor of the only Argentine goal in the defeat against Paraguay in Assumption for 2-1 for the South American Qualifiers towards him World Cup 2026highlighted tonight that “the team played a bad game” and they must “correct many things.”
The attacker of italy inter was self-critical of his team’s performance, in statements with TyC Sports: “We have to correct a lot of things that we did wrong in this game but in general we are good, we are leading and we have to think about Tuesday’s game.”
“Due to errors and inattention, they converted us. But we had control of the ball”he added Martinez.
On the other hand, he also stated that Assumption It has always been difficult for Argentina and added that they must now start thinking about the confrontation against Peru in the candy box: “We came to a difficult field that was always difficult for the National Team. In general terms, we played a good game, we had good control of the ball. We have to think about what is coming.”
The Argentine national teamdespite the defeat, remains the leader with 22 points for the Qualifiers of the World Cup 2026.
The “Albiceleste” will have to face Peru the next Tuesday 19 November at 9:00 p.m.
Rodrigo De Paul’s release after the defeat against Paraguay
For his part, the midfielder Rodrigo DePaul He seemed upset after the defeat against Paraguay and assured that “It’s always annoying to lose.”
In television statements, the 30-year-old midfielder analyzed the fall of the Albiceleste team against those led by Gustavo Alfaroas a visitor, carried out in the Defensores de Chaco Stadium.
“I think we played a good game in general terms. It’s always hard to lose. Paraguay is a difficult opponent and the field is too”he exclaimed.
And continued: “Every defeat we suffered made us stronger. We have to correct the mistakes and continue. This week we will analyze what went wrong, but the goals were the credit of Paraguay. That’s it.”
At the same time, the former Racing player was also consulted about the controversial decision of the Brazilian chief judge. Anderson Daronco not to expel Omar Alderetewho, when he was reprimanded, committed an infraction before Lionel Messi and cut off a promising attack.
“The referee interpreted that it was not red and that’s it. Everything remains on the field. My congratulations to Paraguay, which has a great coach,” he stated.
In addition, he spoke about the negative streak that the group of Lionel Scaloni in which they have not achieved a victory as a visitor for three games, where they fell to Colombia and Paraguayboth 2-1, and tied with Venezuela 1-1.
“It’s a circumstance. We face difficult opponents. In the last qualifying rounds we had a great tournament and in this one we are first. We want to win every game”he sentenced From Paul.
Finally, he referred to the freedom that the Argentine coach gives the Albiceleste midfielders to move freely throughout the field.
“We have quite the experience of moving constantly. We have been playing together for a long time and we understand each other quite well, which is why Scaloni gives us that freedom”he concluded.
Source: Ambito
