The former Barcelona midfielder assumed the technical direction of the youth team in 2022. After some low-performance tournaments, and a failed resignation by the coach, Mascherano is once again on the tightrope.
Mascherano’s harsh post-match statements
“There is one game left and maybe they are lucky… I can’t be thinking about what they say about me, I try to do my best and accept criticism from wherever it comes and from whom.. If people criticize me it is their opinion and they may be right. I focus on giving my best“, declared the coach, clearly confused, in the post-match press conference.
Regarding the development of the match, Mascherano recognized the successes and mistakes of his team: “The first 20 minutes were very goodwe created many chances and then due to our mistakes we put Paraguay in the game, playing a round trip that did not suit us and making fouls that left us in danger. The first 15 of the second were good and then it was difficult for us”.
Despite the harsh setback that the result meant, the DT highlighted “the hearts of the boys” and that “they were able to get the tie.” Looking ahead to the next match with Brazil, Mascherano was clear: “It’s the last one, all or nothing. Let’s think positively, because after that game there is nothing more. We will try to win, it is no use looking at other results either.”
What results would qualify Argentina for the Olympic Games?
The last date of the quadrangular will be an exciting closing for the South American under 23 pre-Olympic tournament. The four teams – Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Venezuela -, they arrive with the possibility of finishing in the first two places and qualifying for the next Olympic Games.
After the agonizing 3-3 draw obtained by the Argentine Sub 23 Team against Paraguay, for the penultimate date of the Final Phase of the Pre-Olympic from Venezuela, the team led by Javier Mascherano He managed to buy one more life in search of a place in the Olympic event. However, the situation is complex.
The standings for the last match find the leading Paraguayan teamwith 4 points and +1 in goal difference, followed by Brazil – with 3 units and 0, Argentina in 3rd place – with 2 points and 0 goal difference – now Venezuela last with 1 point and -1 in difference.
Despite the little margin in the table, the Argentine team will have to focus solely on the match they will play with Brazil. If you win the match, The national team will qualify for Paris 2024while if the result is a draw or a defeat, the U-23 will be outside the biggest sporting event in the world.
Source: Ambito
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