The DT of the Argentine national team under 20, Javier Mascheranotoday thanked Lionel Messi and lionel scaloni for the support provided and that was vital to reverse his decision to resign after the misstep in the South American Cup in Colombia, hours before the World Cup debut of the category against Uzbekistan.
“I spoke with Messi and Scaloni, but recently I did it with Scaloni for his birthday. I thank them for the support, because they didn’t have any need and they made me feel their love. It was worth a lot”Mascherano told Télam at the press conference from the Central Córdoba property, in Santiago del Estero.
At the same time, the “Boss” stressed that “all the coaches” of the youth divisions are “aligned with the idea” of Scaloni.
Mascherano affirmed that they arrive “in good shape” for tomorrow’s match against Uzbekistan, at the Único Madre de Ciudades Stadium, which will mark Argentina’s debut in group A of the Sub 20 world.
“We would like to have more work time, but it happened so quickly that we are not here to complain. We have the majority of the boys in the last 10 days, we played two friendlies that were good for the boys who do not have so much rhythm in their clubs”pointed out the exvolante of the Argentine National Team.
The coach of the Sub 20 albiceleste said that they got “the majority” of the footballers who are active in European football, with the exception of Alejandro Garnano (Manchester United), Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton And Hove) and Nicolás Paz (Real Madrid).
“Out of respect for those who are there, since May 8, when we started training, that was left behind and we are dead with this squad,” said Mascherano, who did not confirm the formation for tomorrow.
As for the rival, the ex-soccer player who emerged from River Plate cataloged it as “a good team” and that it qualified as Asian champion.
“Uzbekistan is a good team, they are clear that they are doing it. They have played 5-2-3, with good wingers, good imbalance. They are strong in duels and we are warned that it will not be an easy game for us,” Mascherano told Télam .
“We are Argentina, we are going to compete in our country, we know we have to do it in a certain way, but no pressure. We have to enjoy the moment with the responsibility of the shield we carry on our chests”added the ex-River and Barcelona of Spain.
Finally, he highlighted the support of the Santiago fans since the arrival of the entire delegation.
“We expected a nice reception because we know how people turn to the national team, which is why they got the most and it’s a spillover effect. I’m from the interior and we know how football is lived here. There aren’t many opportunities to see the national team and when they He comes, it is a symptom of a full stadium, that he goes to the hotel to support and we have to take advantage of it,” Mascherano closed.
Source: Ambito
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