On the eve of the friendly match against Argentina Angola, Lionel Scaloni confirmed that Lionel MetzHe is scheduled to take the field this Friday, the 13th, but it has not yet been decided how long the star player will play. In a statement released by Argentina Football AssociationThe coach assured Angola fans that they will be able to see the number 10 in action.
Scaloni also revealed that he has already decided on his starting team and that a number of world champions will start playing in that team. Luanda. The strategy is to give the group a rhythm and observe the players under the supervision of the technical staff, especially those competing for a place on the final list for the final tournament. 2026 world cup.
Therefore, according to the logic of the coach’s statement, the attacker Flaco LopezPalmeiras’ standout player this season should start on the bench. Scaloni said substitutes called in to replace absent players will be used throughout the match to be accurately evaluated.
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“It’s a team that I have full confidence in and we’ve already played many games together. We’ll see a lot of world champions on the field.”The coach also emphasized the challenges faced when playing against the Angola team. For him, dueling requires respect and concentration. “Superiority needs to be proven on the field. Angola have good players, fast attackers and strong defenders in the air.”
Scaloni also made the match more competitive. “Many of our players are aiming to participate in the World Cup. We want to control the game in our own way and do our best to play well.”
Angola and Argentina will play this Friday, the 14th, at 1pm (Brasilia time). November 11th Stadium26, which was played in a friendly match aimed at preparing for the 2022 World Cup. This match will not be broadcast in Brazil.
in this fifa datethe Argentine team was training at Alicantein SpainIn Angola, they were welcomed by more than 20,000 fans. Manuel Martinez Valero Stadium This Thursday, the 13th.
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