After the 2-1 defeat against Paraguay at the Estadio Defensores del Chaco in Asuncion, the Argentine Lionel Scaloni underlined the need for players selected by Argentina to have greater continuity with their clubs. “We need them to play. These six matches were very close after the Copa América. We opted to stay with the group that brought us joy during the cup, and there wasn’t much time to bring in other players. But from From now on, we need everyone to play, and from there, we will decide based on the level of each player, as we have always done.”
Regarding Lionel Messi, who ended his season with Inter Miami and will not return to play until 2025, Scaloni added: “Leo is a special case. He always wants to play, even when he needs to rest. He has had a year with many games, and it is normal for physical problems to arise, but he has always been good with us.”
Furthermore, he spoke about the inclusion of Gonzalo Montiel, who will replace the injured Nahuel Molina: “He is an incredible boy, much loved in the group, and gives his contribution every time he is on the pitch. We would like him to play more, but the His commitment and attitude make him indispensable.”