Scaloni discusses Messi's absence in the World Cup qualification: 'We maintain the same idea'

Argentina is facing an important double header of World Cup Qualifying against Uruguay and Brazil. These matches can secure Argentina’s qualification for the World Cup 2026. Speak at a press conference just 24 hours before the match against Uruguay, coach Lionel Scaloni treated the team’s preparation and highlighted the absence of important players And the opportunities presented for new talents. His comments highlighted the team’s readiness for these high efforts.

Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad’s ability to perform well against Uruguay, despite several absence. He said: “I have 90% of the team. Now, in the latest training session, I will finish defining it. There are some doubts, especially in the midfield, where the boy’s level allows us to play with alternatives. With the number of players warned, we cannot afford to save so many, although there may be some shade in the election. ”

Scaloni acknowledged Argentina’s 2-0 defeat against Uruguay in their last meeting and stated: “We re-analyzed that match. No two matches are ever the same, but we can note what happened And what we have to do to make it difficult for them. ”

He emphasized Uruguay’s strengths and emphasized the need for a strong defensive performance and the opportunity for younger players to showcase their abilities. He noted that these upcoming matches would be an important opportunity for the team to prove its capacity.

To deal with important absence and the importance of youth

Scaloni treated the absence of Lionel MessiLautaro Martínez and Paulo Dybala due to injuries. He expressed disappointment with Messi’s absence but emphasized the team’s ability to adapt.