Among the most summoned players of the “Scaloneta” appear Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Lautaro Martínez, Nicolás Otamendi with 30.
On the other hand, those who played the most games, being fundamental pillars of the Selection for Scaloni were: Rodrigo De Paul (75), Lautaro Martínez (68), Leandro Paredes (67), Nicolás Otamendi (65) and Lionel Messi (63).
Those with the most goals scored in the era Scaloni are Lionel Messi with 47, followed by Lautaro Martínez with 31 and Angel Di Maria with 11. While among those who attended the most, again it appears Messi first with 19, Giovani Lo Celso He follows with 15 and De Paul closes the podium with 11.
How the Scaloni era began in the Argentine national team
The era Scaloni had its debut on September 7, 2018 in a friendly against Guatemala in Los Angeleswhere the “young and inexperienced coach”, selected by Claudio “Chiqui” Tapiapresident of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), the press did not seem to like it, much less the audience, and it was heavily criticized.
That tour USA It started with a 3-0 and then a goalless draw against Colombia. What seemed like something that would last for a short time, with the Copa America 2019 around the corner, throughout the friendlies it ended up being official and Scaloni officially took charge of the National Team for the tournament that would be played in Brazilnext to Walter Samuel and Pablo Aimar.
The renewal that Scaloni made in the national team squad
His cycle was always marked by renewing the squad, and in his first call this was noted, by leaving out several renowned players in the last years of the Selection as Gonzalo Higuain, Javier Mascherano, Ángel Di María and Sergio Agüero. At the same time, new faces appeared and names like those of Leandro Paredes, Lautaro Martínez, Exequiel Palacios They were emerging and beginning to be part of a new beginning.
The first challenge for Scaloni was the Copa America 2019in which Argentina was defeated in the semifinals against Brazil and achieved third place against Chili. After a strong change and beyond the results, the heavy hand of the coach and the emergence of new pillars such as Rodrigo De Paul, Paredes and the “Toro” Martínezboth as well as the consolidation of players from the old generation such as Nicolas Otamendi and Say Mariawhich was summoned again and would be a fundamental part of the upcoming achievements.
This performance was worthy of a new generation, which knew what had happened before and did not want to continue missing opportunities, knowing that they could be the captain’s last, Lionel Messi.
Facing the World Cup 2022the technician affirmed his continuity in the Qualifiersforming a great group of teammates, which reflected on the field, the true spirit of the Argentine National Team and that he increasingly showed more confidence in the public and fear in his rivals.
The consecration in the Copa América 2021, the turning point
Before Qatarone of the most difficult stops was coming for Scaloni facing what could be one of the last continental tournaments for Messi and the Copa America 2021 In the midst of the pandemic, he arrived with great fervor and confidence, to be one of the candidates to win it.
With new players called up and some who had not been so relevant in 2019, Argentina began the feat of ending a 28-year drought without titles, and Scaloni trusted Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez in the arch, Cristian “Cuti” Romero in the central rear next to Otamendi, Paredes, De Paul, Di María and Lautaro Martínezso that, together with Messibe the leaders of the “Albiceleste”.
The Selection He increased his level as the cup progressed and reached the final, where he would face Brazil in it Maracanain a way of revenge for 2019.
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After 28 years, “the young and inexperienced technician” managed to cut a 28 year droughtwinning the final against one of the eternal rivals of Argentina as it is Brazil1-0 and with a goal Say Mariathe player in whom he once again gave confidence and who would repay him with good results on the field, thus achieving that Messi lift his first title with the Selectionbreaking that bad streak of the finals lost against Chili and Germany.
Scaloni He managed to put together a team that was increasingly united and stronger, what seemed to be an unbeatable team and that was beginning to go undefeated in many games that no one could break.
With four games left until the end of the Qualifiers toward Qatar 2022, Argentina had already qualified, leaving behind the poor classification he had made for Russia 2018.
Confirmation in the Finalissima and glory in the Qatar World Cup
Before the Worldwas going to compete for the Finalissima in view of Italythe winner of the Euro Cupwhere Scaloni continued to reaffirm the power he had built in the squad, achieving the second “Scaloneta” trophy, with a resounding 3-0 in Wembley.
It was like this Selection arrived at World being the great favorite to win the title, with a firm squad and with its consolidated pillars in each of its ranks, but the first group match against Saudi Arabiawas a blow of reality, after the 2-1 defeat where everything built so far seemed to crumble.
But it was quite the opposite, the coach knew everything they had done up to that moment, and his players responded to him on the field, with a great game against Mexico and an accessible victory against Poland, Argentina He reached the round of 16 hungry for glory.
After difficult games against Australia and Netherlands for the round of 16 and quarterfinals, the Selection thrashed Croatia in the semifinals and faced the France of Kylian Mbappé in a historic final, which after several emotions, allowed the “Albiceleste” to consecrate itself on penalties and achieve the first World of the era Scaloni and of Messiwith a squad where the majority were making their debut in the World Cup competition, making it clear that it was already one of the best teams in the history of football.
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In 2024 they won the Copa América again and were the best team in the world.
With a 2023 more relaxed and without the tensions of winning a trophy, after having achieved everything, the coach, with some personal ups and downs in which it was rumored that he was not going to continue in office, made the decision to continue in charge and started with a new replacement , where promising young people began to attend and be part of the squad, taking into account the next objective of the era: the Copa America 2024.
With the majority of the squad already formed, plus the inclusion of Messi that he wanted another trophy, the Selection went to the America’s Cup in USA being the favorite for the title, taking into account the bad present of Brazil.
No bumps in the road, Argentina reached the final and was on its way to its fourth title, in a final that had to face Colombia and, after a tough match, managed to beat them in extra time with a goal from Lautaro Martínez.
The Argentine national team close a 2024 at the top of the Qualifiers five points difference with Uruguay which is second. At the same time, he continues to lead the FIFA rankinga place where it arrived after winning the World Cup, and continues to show that it is the best team of all.
The Argentine national teamwith Scaloni In command, he was formed little by little and despite having his setbacks, combining two generations, he obtained the titles he currently has. Facing the 2025a new generational turn is expected, to continue at the top, with the World Cup 2026 in the spotlight
Source: Ambito
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