Will Scaloni remain Argentina’s coach after the Copa America?

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In Latinamerican Post we analyze the process that the young coach will face with the national football team, after the signing of the link to the Copa América of Brazil 2019

Lionel Scaloni will continue as head of the Argentine National Team with the objectives of consolidating a new generation and breaking a great drought of titles. Due to the lack of interest of Diego Simeone, Marcelo Bielsa, among others, Scaloni was chosen to return the lost glory to the 'Albiceleste'.

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The good performance that the eleventh 'gaucho' had in the friendlies he led was essential to be elected as national coach of his country. His first challenge will be the Copa América of Brazil 2019 and he will then have to face the qualifiers for the World Cup of Qatar 2022.

According to TNT Sports, he has directed 5 matches, has used 5 different formations, has summoned 42 players and used 35 in the disputed commitments. In addition, the media stressed that of the 5 games played, won 3, tied 1 and lost 1, scoring 9 goals in favor and receiving 1 against.

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Scaloni's style of play

The Pizarra of the DT enumerated three essential aspects in the style of game of the strategist that was reflected in the games disputed by Argentina. The first is that of possession, which was reflected in the high pressure where everyone shrinks and constantly presses to recover the ball.

In the second instance, at the moment in which Argentina recovered the ball the attack is direct, fast and forceful, playing two touches. The third characteristic that was seen was the one of the fast transition of attack to the defensive zone that was noticeable when the control of the ball was lost.

The Copa América of Brazil 2019 will be the first task where you will see this game identity based on defensive order and rapid attack.

"You have to see the change Scaloni is making, this selection has an identity," Claudio "El Chiqui" Tapia told Diario La Nación.

Renewal and inclusion of young players

After the failure of Argentina in Russia 2018, the people asked for a new generation to come to face the eliminations of Qatar 2022.

Therefore one of the first determinations of Scaloni was to give ownership to each of the young people who are going through a good time. In the defensive zone appeared names like those of Saravia in the lateral right and in the center they were Ramiro Funes Mori and German Pezzella. In the midfield the appearances of Exequiel Palacios, Franco Cervi, Eduardo Salvio, Santiago Ascacibar, Franco Vasquez and Maxi Meza took place.

Marca.com pointed out that in the attack the main renewal has occurred with the inclusions of Mauro Icardi, Lautaro Martínez and Gio Simeone. The renovation is one of the strategist's letters, and there are doubts about the future of Lionel Messi, although Scaloni said he has the doors open.

Full backup to Scaloni

On the other hand, the players Mauro Icardi and Paulo Dybala, believe in the process that the strategist will face at the head of the Argentine National Football Team. "Today they all start from below and they want to get well with the coaching staff and teammates. We want the best, "Icardi told Infobae.com.

At the same time, I add that the players are happy with Lionel Scaloni, Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel for the changes they have implemented in the cast. In the same way, Paulo Dybala, highlighted Peru21.pe, who have worked very well with Scaloni and his other assistants that make up the coaching staff.

Similarly, the crack of Juventus of Turin, told the media that Lionel gives them freedom and makes them work in a nice way. He also stressed that a large group has been built where everyone goes forward and believes that their help will be essential to continue consolidating.

There is an opportunity for fire, where renewal and group harmony will be essential to win the Copa América and qualify for Qatar 2022. Scaloni admires José Néstor Pékerman, declaring in a press conference recorded by eltiempo.com that he considers it a God.

LatinAmerican Post | Daniel Cuevas

Translated from "¿Scaloni seguirá siendo el técnico de Argentina tras la Copa América?"